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Australia Releases Report on Defence Capability Planning Information

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Friday, June 25th, 2010

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Minister for Defence Sen. John Faulkner, this week released the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) Report on the Disclosure of Defence Capability Planning (DCP) Information, the government's response, and its proposals for enhancing the DCP. "Making sure the ADF has the capabilities it needs to do its job is one of the highest priorities and greatest responsibilities for me as Minister for Defence," Faulkner said. Among the improvements announced, the new DCP will provide additional information on project schedules, including…

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