Australia will appoint the former head of Australian business of mining giant Rio Tinto Group to take charge of arms procurement and use its experience in managing complex projects in the private sector to advance the country's ongoing large-scale military build-up. According to a government statement, Kellie Parker will become the national arms director in early November. The position was established this year to curb cost overruns and project delays in defense procurement. Some projects have been delayed by several years from the original plan. Parker was the CEO of Rio Tinto Australia until June of this year, and was previously responsible for the group's iron ore and aluminum business.

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