The Defence Materiel Organisation ('DMO') is the Australian Government agency responsible for the acquisition, through-life support and disposal of equipment for the Australian Defence Organisation. The DMO is part of the Australian Department of Defence, and manages the acquisition and support of a diverse range of materiel (equipment), including aircraft, ships, vehicles, electronic systems, uniforms and rations. The DMO budget (2009) was A$11.8 billion, with over $6.3 billion spent on purchasing new equipment and $5.5 billion on sustainment and through-life support (maintenance, upgrades, fuels, explosive ordnance and spares). In 2009, the DMO managed some 210 major projects (each with a budget over $20m) and more than 150 minor projects. It employs more than 7,500 military, civilian and contracted staff in more than 70 locations around Australia and internationally.
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