For this review of the Defence Annual Report (DAR), the Defence Sub-Committee has resolved to inquire into the following topics:
- Submarine capability
Status of implementation of recommendations from the Coles Report.
- Defence Materiel Organisation and Capability Development Group
Review of Capability Development Improvement Program initiatives and Test and Evaluation support.
- Asset management
Management of land and facilities.
Major capital facilities program.
- Defence Cooperation Program
Status of the program, particularly the Pacific Patrol Boat program.
- Air combat capability
The independent review of the New Air Combat Capability and associated reporting.