DynCorp International And Thiess Pty. Ltd Form Joint Venture To Pursue Australian Defense Sector Government Contracts

Falls Church, VA - DynCorp International announced recently a partnership with Thiess Pty. Ltd to pursue Australian government contracts in the defense sector. The joint venture will follow a model that is independent of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to offer scalable services to the Australian Department of Defence, as well as other forces.

The joint venture's initial pursuits will be for Through-Life-Support (TLS) programs offered by the Defence Material Organization including Main Battle Tanks (M1A1 Abrams), Australian Light Armored Vehicles (ASLAV), transport vehicles, and self-propelled 155mm guns. The pursuit of maintenance and logistics-support programs for aircraft and other land vehicles will also be considered.

DynCorp International's status as a service provider for the U.S. Armed Forces, the U.S. Department of State, and export markets provides the joint venture with expert skills in aviation and land maintenance. DynCorp International has been working with the U.S. Department of Defense for nearly 60 years.

Thiess Pty. Ltd is a leading integrated engineering and services provider with diverse operations throughout Australia, South East Asia, and the Pacific. Thiess Pty. Ltd has delivered some of Australia's largest and most complex infrastructure projects through its building, civil engineering, mining, and industrial services, including the operation and maintenance of TLS industrial assets.

"The United States and Australia have a strong alliance, and we are proud to be a part of the bond that both unites and protects our two nations," said DynCorp International President and CEO Herbert J. Lanese. "This is an ideal partnership between two outstanding companies, and we are proud to be joined with Thiess. Together, Thiess and DynCorp International have the capacity and the experience to deliver tangible benefits in operational readiness to both the Australian and U.S. defense forces. We look forward to getting to work."

A ceremony was held September 19 at the Australian Parliament House, with the Australian Minister for Defence presiding, in anticipation of this final agreement. The Embassy of Australia also hosted a signing ceremony on December 3 to solidify the agreement.

SOURCE: DynCorp International and Thiess Pty. Ltd