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Australia Signs Industry Capability Deed With Raytheon

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Friday, July 3rd, 2009

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An Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Deed was recently signed by Australia and Managing Director of Raytheon Australia, Ron Fisher, and the establishment of Raytheon Australia's Industry Development Unit. Under the AIC program, Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) is working with global defense companies to ensure Australian companies, especially small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs), have the opportunity to access and participate in global supply chains of large international companies. Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science Greg Combet, said the AIC…

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