Hunter Defence COVID-19 Update 15.04.2020

Minister for Defence Industry Telecon 9 April 2020 Key Points Still early days. Pleased that control measures appear to be having desired effect but need to remain disciplined. All participants very happy re communications between Defence, States/Territories and industry groups. Positive feedback from SMEs in relation to payments flowing down from Defence to Primes to […]

Hunter Defence COVID-19 Update 20.04.2020

Minister for Defence Industry/CASG/Industry Reps – phone hook-up 17 April 2020 Minister Price:  2200 Defence personnel deployed in support of the COVID 19 health crisis – very much appreciated and doing great work in support of the nation. Government feels the range of measures in place has made the health crisis manageable, but very much […]

Hunter Defence COVID-19 Update 06.04.2020

Meeting with Minister Price, CASG and State Industry Advocates – 3 April 2020 The latest Defence Advocates Meeting with CASG was held on 03 April and the following provides an overview of discussion points, key initiatives, and how Hunter Defence can support those in our region during this unprecedented chapter in Defence. Minister Price  It […]

Hunter Defence COVID-19 Update 31.03.2020

The Defence Advocates Meeting with CASG was held on 26 March and the following provides an overview of discussion points, key initiatives, and how Hunter Defence can support those in our region during this unprecedented chapter in Defence. Overview: The Nation is in unchartered territory, as are all other nations A huge amount of work […]

SME Defence Readiness Seminars

“This unique program has been designed to assist SMEs to develop a sound and informed understanding of specific demands and processes that apply to how Defence employs and buys products and services, and to provide unwritten knowledge around the sheer complexity of Defence and Defence Industry to enable your company to formulate sensible business and […]

Hunter Defence Conference 2019

The Hunter Defence Conference brings together a powerful collective of key decision-makers from Defence and Aviation including political and departmental agency leaders, CEOs of primes, vocational trainers and educators and other industry experts. Photos Here >>

Hunter poised to seize on Defence opportunities

The arrival of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) fleet at Williamtown RAAF Base has thrown an international spotlight on the Hunter’s industry capability that will boost our reputation as a Defence Ready region, an audience of industry stakeholders heard in Newcastle today. Hunter Defence Chair Tim Owen told the inaugural Hunter Defence industry lunch at […]

Hunter Defence Conference

The Hunter Defence Conference brings together a powerful collective of key decision-makers from Defence and Aviation including political and departmental agency leaders, CEOs of primes, vocational trainers and educators and other industry experts. Start August 22 End August 23 Venue Crown Plaza 430 Wine Country Drive Lovedale, NSW 2325 Australia

Inaugural Hunter Defence Business Lunch

Featuring Anthony Fraser AO, Head of the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) As Head of CASG, Anthony Fraser oversees the acquisition of military equipment and supply requirements for the Australian Defence Force. He will offer insight into the opportunities available for regional suppliers in the Defence sector and the processes and requirements involved in […]