NEW APPROACH TO SUSTAINMENT OF NAVY FLEET TO BOOST REGIONAL DEFENCE INDUSTRY

摘要

Defence is looking for an Australian industry partner to deliver a new, innovative approach to the sustainment of Navy's fleet, which will boost defence industry in the regions through the establishment of Regional Maintenance Centres. A tender has opened for a Regional Maintenance Provider for Defence's first Regional Maintenance Centre - Regional Maintenance Centre North East in Cairns. Regional Maintenance Providers will ensure sustainment capability in strategic Navy homeports and over time will be able to conduct maintenance on a range of vessels. Head Maritime Systems, Rear Admiral Wendy Malcolm said the new approach will ensure delivery of complex naval capability and will increase opportunities for local small and medium businesses.