Toward Programme
Australian Defence acquisition’s turn to stewardship of industry brings new risks
Why it matters
The shift from the DMO model to the Defence Delivery Agency represents a structural reorganisation of Australian defence acquisition governance, moving from commercial contract discipline to partnership-based stewardship. This institutional change directly affects the Australian Industrial Base (Pillar 3) and delivery confidence for major capability programs, including AUKUS submarine sustainment and broader defence industry development.
Pillar tags and the significance note are AI-classified (Claude) and human-curated. The platform's own preparedness scores never move on a single story without a separate human approval.