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Enabling Members to do Better Business in Defence
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The Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grants
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Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price announced more than $8 million in support to 11 Australian businesses through the latest round of Sovereign
Industrial Capability Priority (SICP) grants.
The grants are expected to improve domestic manufacturing capabilities, which helps build Australia’s sovereign industrial capacity to support the ADF.
Since the grants program’s inception in November 2018, 99 grants have been awarded to Australian small and medium businesses, with a combined value of $55.6 million.
ADA-Vic would like to acknolwedge and congratulate the Victorian companies who were awarded the grant: Diamond Defence Pty Ltd, Moog Australia, Varley Rafael Australia, Australian Precision Technologies Pty Ltd, Able Industries Engineering Pty Ltd, GW Kewder Engineering Pty Ltd and Campagno Engineering Pty Ltd.
Another win for the Victorian Defence Industry!
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To make sure the damage from COVID is minimised there are two messages from the Government:
- If the latest lockdown is having an impact on your ability to deliver on defence related contracts you should contact Defence’s COVID-19 Task Force Industry Support Cell on covid19.isc@defence.gov.au
- and "Get Vaccinated"
Eligibility criteria for COVID-19 vaccinations continues to change (link here - check your eligibility now).
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| What's in this edition...?
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Information
- Updates from Government & Defence regarding their programs and Industry
- Collated weekly tenders
Networking
- Face-to-Face networking events
- Live webinars on relevant Defence Industry topics
Support
- Reach out if you have a challenge you can't navigate
- Reach out if you're stuck and need some further information
Advocacy
- Defence and Government can only make changes based on feedback... if there are issues - we need to know about them = from you
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TDA - EOI now open for AUSA 2021
Due to the overwhelming success of Sea-Air-Space 2021, Team Defence Australia (TDA) have received many more requests to participate at AUSA 2021. Therefore, TDA have reopened EOI’s for AUSA 2021 till 29 August 2021. TDA is planning to take an Australian Defence Industry delegation to AUSA 2021 in Washington DC, USA from 11-13 October 2021. Interested companies can apply to attend by completing the EOI form by Sunday, 1 August 2021, through ICN webpage here. Following on from information promulgated with previous EOI’s for DSEI and Sea-Air-Space, TDA are continually looking to support Australian companies at international defence tradeshows in 2021. TDA are investigating all options to support Australian defence industry at international tradeshows if and where possible. Aligned with the Government's advice, Defence does not promote
people to leave Australia, even for business, until the risks from the pandemic reduce. As such, TDA cannot accept company representatives travelling to or from Australia whose primary purpose for travel is to attend a tradeshow as part of a TDA delegation. This advice extends to Australian government employees, and we will be relying on support from staff posted to the Australian Embassy in Washington and Austrade personnel. To be considered for inclusion in the TDA delegation, companies intending to travel from Australia will be required to provide additional information during the EOI process
regarding their planned travel/business around this activity. In addition to this requirement, companies looking to travel from Australia will need to consider the risks associated with, but not limited to, the availability and cost of international flights, reduced international traveller intake and government quarantine requirements.
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The Defence + Industry Conference
From the D+I Conference Team Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic and the current restrictions in place across a large portion of Australia, a decision has been made to defer the D+I Conference and Awards which were scheduled for July 2021. The team are busy working to confirm arrangements for the new D+I dates during the first week of October 2021 (5-7 October). Please put these new dates in your diary and keep your eye out for any updates as the program firms up and the website opens for registrations. We appreciate your patience and understanding of this change and we look forward to seeing you back in the Nation’s Capital for D+I 2021 in October.
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From Defence:
- Defence will review the Global Supply Chain Program. See more here and the Terms of Reference can be found here.
- Submission are now open for the 2022 Australian Defence Sale Catalogue. See more here.
- The Commonwealth Government has launched the next stage of the ‘Act Now Stay Secure’ cyber security campaign. See more here.
- Defence has released the 2019-20 Defence Industry and Capability Innovation Programs Annual Report. This covers the Next Generation Technology Fund (NGTF), the Defence Innovation Hub (DIH) and the Centre for Defence Industry Capability. Victorian entities received 25 percent of NGTF funding and 28 percent of DIH funding since the inception of these programs. See more here.
- Aquaterro is awarded a $35 million contract to upgrade the in-service combat helmet. See more here.
Other News:
- The Victorian and Commonwealth Governments have co-funded a new support package for businesses impacted by COVID. See more here.
- The Australian Defence Magazine’s Women in Defence Awards has be rescheduled to 15 September 2021. See more here.
COVID Support
- Support and guidance for businesses dealing with COVID can be found here.
Victorian Common User Facility
- If industry requires access to secure communications facilities to engage with Defence, this can be provided through the Victorian Common User Facility.
Links to Grant and other Programs:
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Secure Facility for Defence Industry
(Common User Facility)
The Victorian Common User Facility is an initiative to facilitate enhanced engagement by Victorian businesses and the innovation community with Defence and National Security programs. This unique facility is the first of its type in Australia.
Located in the Melbourne CBD, the facility allows appropriately-cleared personnel to access Defence secure networks, and provides secure offices and work areas for undertaking limited-duration activities such as meetings, bid preparation, and small-scale experiments. The facility also contains a secure Video Teleconference (VTC) room.
The facility has reached Initial Operating Capability, and is now available for use by Victorian businesses For enquiries regarding use of the facility, please contact: Joshua Yuson
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Victorian Government Launches
$15.7 million
Export Recovery Package (ERP)
Global Victoria is delivering an Export Skills Program as part of the Victorian Government's $15.7 million Export Recovery Package
(ERP), more here.
The program aims to help Victorian businesses impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) to grow and develop their export skills and capabilities.
Want to know more?
For more information about the Export Skills Program, contact us by sending an email to info@global.vic.gov.au
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New DISP Website & Security Portal
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Defence Security and Vetting Service has launched a new Defence Industry Security Program website and security portal to better meet the security needs of defence industry.
Find out more about DISP membership for Defence Suppliers here
Also find the new "Working Securely with Defence" guide, launched to help Industry win contracts, more here
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| Industry Opportunities & Work Packages
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Innovate to Grow: Cyber Security Program
Applications are open for a free 10-week program for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to investigate new R&D opportunities related to Cyber Security solutions.
The course is open to established SMEs who are either interested in investigating new R&D opportunities or are in the early decision-making
stages about engaging with a research organisation on a new project. SMEs will be connected to innovation facilitators and mentors, as well as research and industry experts from across the cyber security sector. Participants will develop actionable business plans and strategies through a structured, time-efficient development process.
The program is delivered by CSIRO and Practera with up to 25 SMEs per cohort. Registrations close 30 August 2021.
SMEs from across the cyber sector are encouraged to apply, including:
- Network and application security
- Human centric security
- Data integrity and privacy
- Incident management and response
- Consulting
- Manufacturing
For more information and to find the application form visit www.csiro.au/innovatetogrow
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BAE Systems Hunter Class Opportunities
BAE Systems Maritime Australia’s Innovation team is seeking Expressions of Interest from industry to support the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) to:
- Investigate manufacturing technologies, materials, coatings, and processes with the potential to improve the sail away performance of the nine Hunter class frigates;
- Investigate infrastructure, the workforce, and shipyard capabilities to ensure the Osborne Naval Shipyard maintains high levels of productivity, quality and safety; and,
- Investigate ongoing maintenance or future capability upgrades that may immediately influence the design and delivery of the nine Hunter Frigates to be built at the Osborne Naval Shipyard
in South Australia.
The team will evaluate submissions quarterly - with feedback - until June 2022.
Each EOI reviewed by the Hunter Innovation Team may be considered for future steps including a Request for Information (RFI) and/or Request for Proposal (RFP). This may lead to a an agreement for a scope of work which could be in the form of a Research Task, Case Study; Feasibility Studies; Proof of Concept;
Prototyping; or other agreed scope of work.
Run by BAE Systems Maritime Australia, these activities support our continued commitment to growing Australian Industry Capability, driving technological innovation and contributing to the Australian Government’s long-term objective to deliver Continuous Naval Shipbuilding for our nation.
For more information visit the Industry Capability Network
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RMIT - HAPS Challenge
(High Altitude Pseudo Satellites)
The HAPS Challenge aims to energise local Australian development of key technologies and to ensure Australian sovereign HAPS that have accurate station-keeping capability or long endurance capacity needed to allow deployment over an area of
operations for a period of days to weeks.
Trusted Autonomous Systems, SmartSat CRC, and RAAF Air Warfare Centre in association with SLWDAC at RMIT invites Australian companies to enter the High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Challenge. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our national capability.
Phase 2 Submission Due Date = 8th October 2021
Phase 2 Shortlist for Phase 3 completed = 12th November 2021
Phase 3 Commencement = 15th November 2021
Phase 3 completion and demonstration = 20th May 2022
More information on how to enter can be found here
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HAPS Challenge Phase 2
The HAPS Challenge remains open in both Streams for self-funded entrants in Phase 2 (Engineering) who will then be considered to progress to Phase 3 (Prototype Development & Demonstration) with potential funding in that Phase. Submissions are due by 8 October.
Applicants that did not enter Phase 2 via Phase 1 must complete Form A and include it with their submission. Details of the required submission contents are contained in the HAPS Challenge Guidelines and other supporting background information is available at The HAPS Challenge site.
The submission should be in the form of *.pdf documents for ease of compilation. Enquiries should be directed to HAPS.Challenge@tasdcrc.com.au.
An information session is proposed for 25 August. Details to join and the confirmed time will be provided to interested parties that register here.
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The Austender website is where you will find Government and Defence tenders, link here
ADA-Vic collates the Defence centric Austenders for you each week, link here
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Here is a
link to the ICN Gateway where you will find major Government and Defence work packages
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| Domestic Events & Exhibitions
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Postponed
"Canberra"
(More info Link)
proposed first week of October
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| International Trade Shows
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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.
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Australian Defence Exports Office (ADEO) &
Team Defence Australia
...offer 'Pitching Your Business' course Free of Charge (FOC).
See article here for more details and to download the brochure.
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Join a 'Team Defence Australia' industry delegation for international trade events.
Applications via the ADEO 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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Please find link
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for previous newsletters
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