Defence Materiel Organisation

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Defence Materiel Organisation

Type	Australian Government Prescribed Agency
Founded	2000 Prescribed Agency in 2005
Headquarters	Canberra, Australia
Key people	Stephen Gumley, CEO Kim Gillis, GM Systems Jane Wolfe, GM Corporate Warren King, GM Programs Steven Wearn, CFO
Industry	Government, Defence
Products	Military Equipment Acquisition and Sustainment
Revenue	> 9 billion Australian Dollars
Employees	> 7,000
Website	http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo

The Defence Materiel Organisation ('DMO') is the Australian Government agency responsible for the acquisition, through-life support and disposal of equipment for the Australian Defence Force. The DMO is part of the Australian Department of Defence, and manages the acquisition and support of a diverse range of materiel (equipment), including aircraft, ships, vehicles, electronic systems, uniforms and rations. The DMO has an annual budget of around $A8.7 billion, which accounts for approximately 40% of annual Australian Defence spending. It employs more than 6,800 military and civilian people working in more than 50 locations nationally and internationally.

DMO was formed in 2000 when the then Defence Acquisition Organisation merged with Support Command Australia, bringing together the Department of Defence's capital acquisition and logistics organisations into a single entity. The DMO was given responsibility for "cradle to grave" management of all military assets, other than facilities and administrative assets. In July 2005, DMO became a Prescribed Agency under Australian Financial Management and Accountability legislation, meaning that although it remains a part of the Department of Defence, it is separately accountable to the Minister of Defence for its budget and performance.

DMO's stated vision is to become the leading program management and engineering services organisation in Australia. It's goal is to deliver projects and sustainment on time, on budget and to the required capability, safety and quality.

Dr Stephen Gumley is the DMO's Chief Executive Officer.