Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today launched the electronic update of the 2009 Public Defence Capability Plan (DCP).
Mr Combet said as foreshadowed last year the Government intends to update the public version of the Defence Capability Plan about every six months.
“The first update of the Public Defence Capability Plan 2009, which lists major capital equipment proposals that are currently planned for Government consideration over the next few years, is now available on Defence websites,” Mr Combet said.
“Changes made to the Public Defence Capability Plan 2009 are the result of decisions taken by Government since July 2009, up to 31 December 2009.”
Mr Combet said the updated Public Defence Capability Plan 2009 contains significant opportunities for Australian industry.
“Last financial year we expended around $6 billion on acquisition and sustainment in the domestic economy. Between 2009/10 and 2013/14, the DMO predicts that approximately $30 billion will be spent in the domestic economy,” Mr. Combet said.
“A key addition to this update is the project summary page that shows all the project changes that have been made since the original publication of the Defence Capability Plan in July 2009, up to 31 December 2009.
“The DCP will continue to be adjusted over time due to various factors that emerge as the capability development process progresses, including: changing strategic priorities and economic circumstances, the maturity of projects and the evolution of technology in the options under consideration, and operational experience.”
Click here for the revised Defence Capability Plan
