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Upcoming Events

To all DAICA members. Using the "Submit Question" page, please let Peter Hayes know the details of your YEAR reunion or other functions that would be of interest to other members and they will ensure that the functions appear on this page.

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Issues for Modern Air Power Thursday, July 29, 2010

The President and Members RUSI-Vic have cordially invited DAICA members to attend this presentation by the Director of the Air Power Development Centre (GP CAPT Rick KEIR AM CSC) at 1200hrs in the Shedden Auditorium at Victoria Barracks – St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 

For more information please click here.  


Defence Industry Policy Statement Briefing - Sydney Tuesday, August 03, 2010

DAICA Members are invited to attend a briefing on the new Defence Industry Policy Statement which outlines Government plans to support opportunities for industry growth, along with a commitment to building skills, innovation and productivity.
Across Australia, speakers will include Senator Mark Bishop – Chair, Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee; Graham Priestnall – National President, AIDN; Geoffrey Barker – Defence & Foreign Affairs Columnist, Australian Financial Review; Mark Thomson – Program Director, ASPI, and Chris Jenkins – Managing Director, Thales Australia.

Tuesday 3 August 8.30am – 10.30am  Registration commences 15 minutes prior to briefing.

Morning tea will be provided

Location: Thales Australia
               Cowper Wharf Rd 
               Garden Island, Sydney.

Registration fee $75.00 per person (GST inclusive)

For more information and a copy of the Registration form, please click here.


Defence Industry Policy Statement Briefing - Adelaide Thursday, August 05, 2010

DAICA Members are invited to attend a briefing on the new Defence Industry Policy Statement which outlines Government plans to support opportunities for industry growth, along with a commitment to building skills, innovation and productivity.
Across Australia, speakers will include Senator Mark Bishop – Chair, Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee; Graham Priestnall – National President, AIDN; Geoffrey Barker – Defence & Foreign Affairs Columnist, Australian Financial Review; Mark Thomson – Program Director, ASPI, and Chris Jenkins – Managing Director, Thales Australia.

Tuesday 5 August 8.30am – 10.30am  Registration commences 15 minutes prior to briefing.

Morning tea will be provided

Location: Enterprise House
               136 Greenhill Rd 
               Unley, Adelaide.

Registration fee $75.00 per person (GST inclusive)

For more information and a copy of the Registration form, please click here.


Defence Industry Policy Statement Briefing - Perth Tuesday, August 10, 2010

DAICA Members are invited to attend a briefing on the new Defence Industry Policy Statement which outlines Government plans to support opportunities for industry growth, along with a commitment to building skills, innovation and productivity.
Across Australia, speakers will include Senator Mark Bishop – Chair, Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee; Graham Priestnall – National President, AIDN; Geoffrey Barker – Defence & Foreign Affairs Columnist, Australian Financial Review; Mark Thomson – Program Director, ASPI, and Chris Jenkins – Managing Director, Thales Australia.

Tuesday 10 August 8.30am – 10.30am  Registration commences 15 minutes prior to briefing.

Morning tea will be provided

Location: Chamber of Commerce & Industry - WA
               180 Hay St
               East Perth.

Registration fee $75.00 per person (GST inclusive)

For more information and a copy of the Registration form, please click here.


Coordinating the Joint Domains to Address the Challenge Facing the Future Force Wednesday, August 18, 2010

USI-ACT cordially invites DAICA members to attend this presentation by AIRCDRE Chris Westwood, Director-General Joint Capability Coordination and Mr Dave Lavers, Director, Joint Enabling Domains at 6.30pm in the Adams Hall, Australian Defence Force Academy.

More details will be provided nearer the event.


Defence Industry Policy Statement Briefing - Melbourne Friday, August 20, 2010

DAICA Members are invited to attend a briefing on the new Defence Industry Policy Statement which outlines Government plans to support opportunities for industry growth, along with a commitment to building skills, innovation and productivity.
Across Australia, speakers will include Senator Mark Bishop – Chair, Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee; Graham Priestnall – National President, AIDN; Geoffrey Barker – Defence & Foreign Affairs Columnist, Australian Financial Review; Mark Thomson – Program Director, ASPI, and Chris Jenkins – Managing Director, Thales Australia.

Tuesday 20 August 8.30am – 10.30am  Registration commences 15 minutes prior to briefing.

Morning tea will be provided

Location: Conference Centre - AI Group
               20 Queens Rd 
               Melbourne.

Registration fee $75.00 per person (GST inclusive)

For more information and a copy of the Registration form, please click here.


USI-NSW 122nd ANNIVERSARY DINNER Friday, August 20, 2010

The President and members of the RUSI-NSW have cordially invited DAICA members and their partners/guests to attend the 122nd RUSI-NSW Anniversary Dinner in the Macquarie Room of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia. Individuals (or table groups of 8) would be welcome.

Guest Speaker will be Mr Paul Johnson, CEO, Lockheed Martin Australia. 
Timing: 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm
Cost: $100.00 per head (pre-payment essential).

Please follow the link to Book and Pay Online by Friday 13 August.


Land Warfare Conference (LWC) 2010 Monday, November 15, 2010

The Land Warfare Conference (LWC) will be held in Brisbane, Australia from 15 - 19 November 2010.
LWC 2010 is a major event for users, providers, academics, designers and manufacturers to meet, present, share and exchange new and visionary ideas on Land Systems.
The theme for this year's conference is Full Spectrum Threats: Adaptive Responses.
Academics, commercial organisations, defence research institutions, and military are encouraged to attend and/or offer papers in the field of Land Warfare and related disciplines.
For more information and to register for attendance please click here.