The Design Establishment (CA 2612) within the Department of Supply was renamed the Army Design Establishment, Maribyrnong and transferred to the Department of the Army on 12 March 1959. This agency undertook design development and modification work for the Australian Army, including advice, for matters relating to military engineering. It carried out detailed testing of equipment as well as the supervision of development contracts. On 1 December 1974 the Army Design Establishment Maribyrnong was renamed the Engineering Design Establishment (CA 2613) as it took on design functions for all three armed services.
Historical agency address
Raleigh Road, Maribyrnong, Vic