THE HON. GREG COMBET MP
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Thursday, 11 February 2010
018 /2010
Command and Intelligence Systems Support Services
contract signed
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science,
announced today the signing of a contract with Thales Australia to provide
computer support services to a range of ADF command and control systems.
“I am pleased to announce that Thales Australia will continue to provide
support services for ADF command and control systems,” said Mr. Combet.
“The five year contract with Thales begins this month and is valued at $51
million. The services will be delivered from facilities located in Canberra and
Perth.
“The command and control systems support military planning and the conduct
of ADF operations and exercises.
“The systems are used at the strategic and operational level of command both
in Australia and on deployment. They are vital to the planning and conduct of
ADF operations and exercises.
“The command and control systems, comprising software application and
information technology equipment form part of the Joint Command Support
Environment.”
This contract will support 37 jobs.
Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet)
02 6277 7620 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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