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AVM Cath Roberts “ CAPABILITY ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT GROUP (CASG) IS AT
Head of Aerospace THE FOREFRONT OF IMPLEMENTING THE NEW CAPABILITY LIFECYCLE
Systems Division
AND ESTABLISHING DEFENCE AS A SMART BUYER.”
CASG

A STRONG PARTNERSHIP

BETWEEN DEFENCE

& INDUSTRY CASG has been supporting Plan Jericho across a
number of initiatives, transforming the relationship
between Defence and Industry – in order to challenge
ourselves and our Industry Partners to excel in
acquisition, sustainment and continual improvement
of our capabilities. From rapid acquisition of the
AirView360 satellite communications capability for
C-17A Globemaster, through exploration of new ways
of engaging industry in requirements definition for
Hawk 127 avionics systems, CASG is at the forefront
of implementing the new Capability Lifecycle and
Air Force is currently undertaking its largest establishing Defence as a Smart Buyer.
recapitalisation program in recent times, transforming Implementation of the recommendations of the First
itself into a modern, 5th generation force. In an Principles Review, including recognition within doctrine
increasingly dynamic and challenging environment of Industry as a Fundamental Input to Capability,
where change is occurring faster than ever, delivering formalises the strong partnership between Defence and
and sustaining these new capabilities will require Industry that has developed. This environment sets the
seamless integration across Army, Navy, enabling scene for a closer, more integrated relationship in future
Groups, International Partners and Industry to that will be essential for the success of Air Force as a
maintain Air Force’s capability superiority. 5th generation force.

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