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Defence

Defence representation in London covers all Defence policy issues, issues of a joint operational nature, specific Single Service matters of all three Services (Navy, Army and Air Force), and a broad range of acquisition, industry and science activities.

This page provides details of Defence personnel at the Australian High Commission. It also provides links to other key defence related sites in Australia.  For information about Procedures for Official Visits to the UK, click here.

Australia House Defence Personnel

The Australian Defence Staff London operates under a Joint Directive from the Chief of the Defence Force and the Secretary.

Head of Australian Defence Staff (HADS)

The position of HADS brings a whole-of-department approach to the direction in which the London Post moves. It also allows access to the higher end of the policy spectrum within the MoD and to Ministers.

Navy

The Naval Adviser represents the Royal Australian Navy in the UK and in Europe where there is no Australian Defence representative. He is responsible for liaison with the MoD, the Royal Navy, British Defence Industry and for managing all RAN personnel in the UK. He also provides maritime advice to HADS and works on strategic and Human Resource Management issues.

Army

The Army Adviser represents the Australian Army in the UK and in Europe where there is no Australian Defence representative. He is responsible for liaison with the UK MoD, the British Army, UK Defence Industry and is the Formation Commander for all Australian Army personnel serving in the UK and with the British Army in Germany. He also provides military advice to the HADS and in particular, on operational matters.

Air Force

The Air Adviser represents the Royal Australian Air Force in the UK and in European nations without an accredited Australian Defence representative. The Air Adviser is responsible for liaison on air matters with the UK MoD, the Royal Air Force, UK Defence Industry, and command of RAAF personnel serving with the UK Armed Forces. The Air Adviser advises and informs HADS on air matters and broad capability issues.

Defence Materiel

The Counsellor Defence Materiel (CONDMAT) represents the interests of the Defence Materiel Organisation in the UK and Europe and is the head of the DMO London office. CONDMAT maintains a strong liaison with counterparts within the UK's Ministry of Defence and regional defence industry.

Procurement Operations

The Procurement Operations section is responsible for all procurement activities that are assigned to the DMO London office, including inviting tenders, analysis of bids, selection, negotiation of terms and conditions, contract placement and contract management. The section will also arrange support activities such as quality assurance, technical, legal and financial audit services within the supplier's host country.

Defence Industry

The industry section of the DMO London office provides advice to European companies wishing to pursue Defence business opportunities in Australia. The section provides advice on Australian defence industry policies, structure and make-up of Australia's defence industry and opportunities within current approved acquisition projects and future programs identified in the current Defence Capability Plan.

Defence Liaison

Defence Science

The Counsellor Defence Science (Defence Science & Technology Organisation DSTO) is to provide liaison with the UK and Europe on defence science and technology matters, representing the interests of DSTO in these countries. Establish and maintain liaison on scientific and technical matters with Ministers, research and development establishments, universities, and industries. DSTO's objective is to give advice that is professional, impartial, and informed on the application of science, technology that is best suited to Australia's defence, and security needs.

Links

Department of Defence:  www.defence.gov.au

www.defencejobs.gov.au

Defence Lateral Recruitment Information:  www.adslondon.org.uk

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