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Enabling Members to do Better Business in Defence
 
 
What's in this edition...?
Hi there,

In an uncertain world there are still great things happening in the Australian Defence Industry.

Victorian companies are winning tenders, receiving Government grants and partnering to achieve greater things in business together.

We are keenly aware of the need to keep the ball rolling and continue to enable our members to do Better Business in Defence.

To do this we have and are planning more seminars on specific topics and more regular in-person (when permitted) networking events to enable you to develop the crucial relationships and knowledge you need to go forward in the Defence Industry journey.

Following on from the very well attended event with MAJGEN Andrew Bottrell (Head of Land Systems) we are running a face-to-face event on Tuesday the 23rd of March... see below for more details.

This is ramping up to be another well attended event, so get your tickets fast... before they sell out!

Our Upcoming Face-to-Face Events

Tuesday 23rd February 2021

6pm - 8:30pm

Batman's Hill on Collins
 
Hear from CDIC about
  • Current Grant Opportunities
  • How to Engage with Defence through CDIC
  • Industry Success Stories from last year!

This is an opportunity for new and existing ADA-Vic members to hear about how Government and Defence are actively assisting the Defence Industry.

Dwayne Kirk will be sharing at the event about the key role CDIC plays in the Defence Industry. He will be accompanied by several of the Victorian CDIC Advisors on the night.

...and yes, we are running the very popular BSD networking format on the night also, to help you connect with at least 20 new Industry contacts.


  • Face-to-Face networking
  • Tuesday, 23rd February 2021
  • 6pm - 8:30pm @ Batman's Hill on Collins (opposite Southern Cross)


Numbers are limited due to COVID restrictions, so please be quick.

*** Secure your tickets before they run out ***


Annual Golf & Networking Day
26th March 2021 (Friday)

The much anticipated Annual ADA-Vic Golf Day &  Defence Networking Event is on!

This event brings people together from all around Australia for a fantastic day of networking set amongst an amazing backdrop for lunch, golf and dinner.

Speakers have not been locked in concrete yet, however we are in discussions with some very senior stakeholders in Government, Defence and Industry Primes are most likely to be presenting
updates to the attendees.

Golf is not everyone's "cup of tea" however we have planned an ambrose competition, meaning you can happily play no matter your skill level. Ambrose is a team event where everyone has a go and then everyone walks together to the best ball played and plays on from there... lot's of fun for all!

Medway Golf Club is a premier course and the day ends with prizes and a BBQ dinner.

Venue: Medway Golf Club, 57 Omar Street, Maidstone VIC 3012
Date: Friday 26th March 2021



*** Get in quick before tickets are sold out! ***
Upcoming Webinar Event
In partnership with the Victorian Government, Australian Defence Alliance Victoria (ADA-Vic)
manages a program called the Victorian Defence Alliances (VDA).

The VDA Land Systems Alliance presents a webinar next Thursday and invites ADA-Vic members to attend.

The Speakers:

  1. Matthew Cliff, GM Business Development for NIOA
  2. Terry Nichols, GM Defence for UGL
  • Zoom Webinar
  • Thursday, 18th February 2021
  • 9am - 11am
 
Announcements
Defence and Industry Study Course (DISC)
2021 Applications Now Open
DISC is a Department of Defence program managed by the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG).

The course information and online application form is laid out on the website found here

Applications are open now and close at 1700 hours (5pm) Friday 26 February 2021.

Advanced Manufacturing
Industry 4.0 Hub Commences
Webinars & Training in February

    • Digital Twins in Manufacturing will be delivered on Tuesday 16 February from 12 pm to 1 pm, link here

    • Value Proposition Design will be delivered on Thursday 25 February from 8:30 am to 9:30 am, link here

    • futuremap® - Embedding Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing will be delivered on Friday 26 February from 8:30 am to 11 am, link here

    Further Information: industry4hub@swin.edu.au

    From the Minister for Defence Industry:

    • Defence has released the Test, evaluation, certification and systems assurance Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Implementation Plan. See more here.
    • Minister Price set three priorities for this year:
      1. Supporting workforce development
      2. Continuing reforms of Defence’s procurement and contracting processes commenced last year.
      3. Supporting efforts to increase defence exports.
    • The Centre for Defence Industry Capability has completed its transfer from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources to the Department of Defence. The CDIC will sit in CASG.
    • Team Defence Australia is targeting attendance at tradeshows in the second half of 2021. It is uncertain whether tradeshows will go ahead in-person ie. DSEI UK (September).


    Funding and Announcements

    • February’s edition of Defence Technology Review. See more here.
    • Applications are now open for the 2021 Defence and Industry Study Course (DISC). DISC is a Department of Defence program managed by the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). The course information and online application form can be found here. Applications are open now and close at 1700 hours (5pm) Friday 26 February 2021.
    • Business Events Grant Program = Assistance to attend industry events, more here
    • The Minister for Defence Industry releases the Terms of Reference for the review of the ASDEFCON suite of contracts.. See more here and here
    • Defence has released the Advanced Signals Processing and the Surveillance and Intelligence Sovereign Industry Capability Implementation and Industry Plans, more here
    • The Minister for Defence has released the Defence Transformation Strategy. See more here
    • Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program - Sustainment Grants open! See more here
    • New cyber security campaign launched by the Minister for Defence and Minister for Home Affairs, see more here and here
    • The Govt. has launched an Inquiry into Developing Australia’s Space Industry. If you would like to contribute thoughts and ideas please see more here
    • Defence releases SIC Priority Implementation Plan for Aerospace Deeper Maintenance & Structural Integrity, more here & here
    • Victorian Govt. 'Small Business Digital Adaptation Program', update your business, more here
    • ASIO releases a new awareness campaign, 'Think Before You Link' (TBYL), more here
    • CDIC Grants Re-Open... 3 x Capability Improvement & Competitiveness Grants, more here
    • The Commonwealth Government is encouraging space related businesses to apply for the second round of the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund grants. See more here
    • Government promotes Moon to Mars with more Grants, more here & here
    • 2021 Budget Measures and Support for Defence Industry from Morrison Government, more here
    • Easing of grant funding rules, making funding opportunities more accessible to all, more here
    • Intelligence & National Security Threat Research Funding Grants = Open, more here
    • ASBAS - Funding to Get Professional Advice for updating your business, more here
    • Skilling Australia's Defence Industry (SADI) Grants "Open for Applications", more here
    • The New Budget - for defence industry here & also holistically for business and employment here


    Industry Work Package Opportunities

    • Airbus calls for Industry Capability to support their Space Programs, more here
    • Hunter Class Frigate Program’s Innovation Program - Second Innovation Challenge, more here
    • Defence is seeking submission to develop an innovative ‘space qualified’ RF sensor payload.  See more here and here
    • Naval Group - New Work Packages (some packages up to $900M), EOI portal here
    • Leidos calls for Industry participation in SEA 129 Phase 5 project, portal here
    • Northrop Grumman calls for EOI for their 'Space Systems Project', portal here
    • Hanwha opens the doors to Australian supply chain, more here, sign-up portal here
    • ASC P/L calls for industry to be part of submarine sustainment program, portal here
    • BAE Systems calls for industry participation for their Global Access Program, portal here


    Other News

    • Latest CDIC news can be found here
    • Victoria signs an MOU with Hanwha. See more here and here
    • Hanwha launches the Redback IFV in Australia. See more here
    • The Land Forces Innovation Awards are now open for entries. See more here
    • Brendan O’Connor is the new shadow minister for defence.  See more here
    • 1 MILLIKELVIN a subsidiary of LRM technologies develops new imaging technology with support from the Department of Defence. See more here
    • Australian Defence Apparel has launched a virtual tour. See more here and here
    • Marand Precision Engineering teams with Rheinmetall on Land 400 Phase 3. See more here
    • Applications are open for DSI Research Higher Degree Student Grants. See more here
    • Victorian companies Amiga Engineering and Australian Performance Vehicles are among eight recipients of Sovereign Industrial Capability Grants.  See more here
    • Victorian companies DefendTex, Sypaq Systems and RMIT receive Defence Innovation Hub Grants. See more here
    • Contract awarded for the Puckapunyal Health and Wellbeing Centre. See more here
    • VDIA Op-Ed in Defence Connect. See more here
    • State and Territory Governments working closely with the Naval Shipbuilding College, more here
    • Kinexus has provided an overview of the 2020 defence industry workforce market, more here
     
    Industry Opportunities & Work Packages
    Airbus
    Seeks Innovative
    Industry Capability
    Airbus calls for Industry Capability to support their Space Programs, more here
     
    Joint Strike Fighter
    Sustainment Grants
    Open Now!
    The Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program - Sustainment Grants

    This grant program provides Australian businesses with funding to develop new or improved capabilities to win work in the sustainment phase of the Joint Strike Fighter Program.

    The grant opportunity is to support Assigned-Product Support Providers (A-PSPs) to develop and implement their approved Depot Maintenance Activation Plan (DMAP). Through their plan they'll become a Qualified F-35 Component Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) for maintenance and repair activities for existing components used in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

    Grants from $50,000 up to $250,000 are available to fund up to 50% of eligible project expenditure for phase 1 and 2. Phase 3 and 4 funding will be determined by the Department of Defence in accordance with the amount outlined in applicants supporting business cases.

    The program details are available on the BGA website, including program guidelines with button below.
     
    New Work Packages Announced for SEA 1000

    • Individual packages worth up to $900M
    In the first of many local packages to be offered throughout the life of the 50-year program, these specialised pieces of equipment include the steering gear system, weapons handling system and main shaft line, and will support hundreds of Australian jobs.

    Naval Group has officially launched its first ‘Local Manufacturing Package’ expression of interest (EOI) to Australian industry – part of a package expected to be worth almost $900 million, with the company also opening its office at Port Adelaide.


     
    Domestic Trade Shows
    "Army Robotics Exposition 2021 - Brisbane"
    (More Info)
    20th April 2021
    Army Robotics Exposition 2021 (ARX 2021)ARX 2021 will be held at the Brisbane Exhibition Centre on 20 April 2021 in conjunction with the Chief of Army Symposium 2021, which begins the day prior.

    The ARX 2021 program will include: verbal presentations from the main stage, static displays and physical demonstrations of ground and air based robotic systems within a designated demonstration area. The event will be promoted through defence media channels and provides an excellent opportunity to build networks within Defence. The Deed of Participation terms (within these CFS Terms) will govern the Applicants’ participation at ARX 2021.

    ARX 2021 is open to Defence personnel, Defence contractors, invited guests, Defence invited media. Invitations will be extended to the senior representatives from across technology and innovation groups within Defence.

    There is no attendance entry fee for ARX 2021. Successful applicants will be required to self fund all travel, freight and demonstration costs of their technology for the purposes of ARX 2021 in line with the Deed of Participation.
    "Land Forces & CivSec - Brisbane"
    (website)
    1 – 3 June 2021
    "Avalon Airshow - Victoria"
    (website)
    23 – 28 November 2021
    International Trade Shows
    Team Defence Australia EOI's open

    All EOI’s must be received via ICN here by the closing date’s with the appropriate Defence Export Controls documentation attached to be eligible to participate with Team Defence Australia at these event.
    "IDEX - Abu Dhabi"
    (website)
    21 - 25 February 2021
    "DSEI - Japan"
    (website)
    19 - 21 May 2021
    "IMDEX - Singapore"
    (website)
    27 - 29 July 2021
    "DSEI - UK"
    (website)
    14 - 17 September 2021

    Defence Exports Office (DEO)
    T
    eam Defence Australia

    ...offer 'Pitching Your Business' course Free of Charge (FOC).


    See article here for more details and to download the brochure.

    Join a 'Team Defence Australia' industry delegation for international trade events.

    Applications via the DEO page at ICN
    here

    Should you have any questions about Defence trade shows or the EOI application process, please direct your enquiries to
    teamdefence.australia@defence.gov.au

     
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