2022 Hunter Defence Conference Essential for Industry as National Defence Investment Grows
With billions in new defence infrastructure investment on the horizon for the Hunter, the 2022 Hunter Defence Conference will be an unmatched opportunity for established, new and emerging defence industries, business, advisers and investors to leverage Australia’s Defence thought leaders and converge on new markets and prospects for growth. Defence Industry Adviser and Hunter Defence […]
Why the DRSS 2022 ‘Defence Technology Controls’ course is a must
The Defence Ready Seminar Series 2022 has been a big hit, with places for the remaining training modules set to be snapped quickly by SMEs keen to prepare and grow their business in defence. Up next: Defence Technology Controls! This Expert level course is run by Kevin Chenney, Export Control and ITAR/EAR specialist at Goal […]
Defence Ready Seminar Series receives funding for 2022
You may have noticed via our social media and other channels, that late last month Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon. Melissa Price MP announced the Australian Department of Defence’s new Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS). ODIS, which replaces the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CIDC), will be used by Defence and major contractors to find Australian […]
ASDEFCON – Volume 2 v5.0 released
Version 5.0 of the ASDEFCON (Complex Materiel) Volume 2 template has been released, incorporating the following changes: new provisions to align with the new enhanced Australian Industry Capability (AIC) contractual framework; new Cyber Insurance provisions; new provisions for use when the scope of work contains Commonwealth Funded Building Work (as defined in the Code for the […]
LeoLabs Australia announces the A$240M Aussie Space Radar Project to leapfrog Australia to global leadership in space surveillance and RF electronics export
The Aussie Space Radar Project (ASRP) is a A$240M international collaboration between Australia and the United States, with A$160M of direct investment byLeoLabs Incorporated (U.S.) and partners in Australia’s space and manufacturing industries. This would be the largest investment by a foreign company into Australia’s space industry in decades and is a truly transformational project […]
ADM’s Top Defence Contractors and SMEs Survey closing soon
Australian Defence Magazine (ADM) is dedicated to reporting the business of defence capability planning and procurement as well as reporting the development of infrastructure to support the ADF. Their main objective is to provide an essential communications bridge between defence industry and its single source customer, the Department of Defence. One of the ways in which […]
BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA TO EXPAND FOOTPRINT AT NEWCASTLE’S ASTRA AEROLAB
In a significant show of confidence in Astra Aerolab and the Defence and Aerospace industry at Williamtown, BAE Systems Australia has today strengthened its position as one of the leading defence and security companies by securing a pre-commitment to expand its presence at Newcastle Airport’s Defence estate. BAE Systems, which employs around 5,000 people across […]
FOUR NEW SOVEREIGN INDUSTRIAL CAPABILITY PRIORITIES ANNOUNCED
The Australian Defence Force is one of the best in the world, currently ranking 19 out of 140 countries considered for the annual Global Firepower review. To achieve this, it holds a PwrIndx* score of 0.3378, with 0.0000 considered ‘perfect’. To ensure we maintain this ranking and, more importantly, our combative edge, in 2018, the […]
HUNTER BUSINESSES POWERING UP TO TAP INTO $270 BILLION DEFENCE INDUSTRY
Australia’s first fully government-funded Defence Ready Seminar Series (DRSS) is commencing in the Hunter in August. Expressions of Interest for places are closing in the next few weeks, which means relevant businesses need to register as soon as possible. The seminar series presents a not-to-be-missed opportunity for manufacturers, building and construction and service-based SMEs who […]
ISO 31000 RISK MANAGEMENT INPUT BEING SOUGHT TO UPDATE GUIDELINES
To increase your chances of success in the defence industry, there are some important standards, certifications and accreditations (SCAs) you need to consider. ISO 9001 Quality Management System accredited certification is usually mandatory for doing business with defence. For some larger suppliers, AS 9100D or IAT 16949 discipline-specific quality certification is required. Many industries like […]
