FSP20 has implemented a transformative process in costing that involves using a consistent methodology and costing tool that provides comprehensive cost assurance. The new parametric methodology for cost estimation and assurance aligns with First Principles Review that Defence needs to have cost estimation that factors in both acquisition and sustainment.

The Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) was formed following one of the recommendations of the First Principles Review (FPR). The FPR recommendation requires Defence to adopt more sophisticated contracting models to ensure that personnel in SPOs undertake predominately contracting, assurance, planning and governance activities, while industry partners focus on

A first hand insights into what the First Principles Review means for the future of project governance and controls and project management in Defence, including an overview on the reasons for the now accepted recommendations for change.

The First Principles of Defence Review Implementation project is approaching its first year anniversary. This presentation focuses on the achievements to date, lessons learned and the challenges which need to be overcome to achieve success on this very large and significant organisational change project.

Recommendations from the Defence First Principles Review are wide-ranging but will in most instances be judged by the success of reform of capability development. This paper proposes two key measures on which to judge the early success of Defence’s capability development reforms. First, the author proposes the formation of an