Posted on 08/11/2015 2:27:07 PM PDT by naturalman1975
NEW air force boss Air Marshal Gavin “Leo” Davies wants to revolutionise the relationship between the RAAF, defence companies and universities, with staff exchanges across the organisations.
In his first major speech as the chief Air Marshal, Davies said that he was alarmed that Australia’s “adversaries” were not constrained (like we are) as they exploited both government and private sector technologies.
Speaking at a Williams Foundation seminar, he said he wanted to see the RAAF’s “best and brightest” seconded to industry and academic organisations.
“Our airmen and women can learn so much from our business partners who support our capability.
“Likewise, men and women from our industry partners can apply their skills inside air force and mentor and develop our people. We must make this easier and ultimately routine,” Air Marshal Davies said.
The former F-111 strike jet pilot said he was reminded every day that private industry had driven advancements in communication technology and big data management.
“It frustrates me that our war fighters are not able to exploit this technology in their work environments to the same extent they do in their private lives.”
By 2025, the RAAF will be one of the best equipped and most potent air forces in the world, with world leading and global strike, surveillance and support capabilities.
The air force already has close links with many defence companies, including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, but those links are formal and kept at arm’s length.
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