Latest Defence News from ADA-Vic

Hi there,

As our nation looks to achieve seemingly insurmountable goals over the next few decades the Government, Defence and industry must work together as a team.

At this years Defence and Industry Conference (D+I) much was said about the need for action and also the actions being taken toward Sovereign Industry Capability, Australian Industry Capability and Content. We will all benefit by looking at this complex discussion with open eyes and from a global perspective. As an island nation we are somewhat protected, however need the global partnerships to thrive in a global economy, while working on ways to improve 'home grown' independence. The COVID-19 pandemic has established these matters as urgent, speeding up the development of near and long-term initiatives from the Government and Defence; a welcome sign for the defence industry in Australia.

In this edition you will find some upcoming industry events, recently released industry opportunities and grant funding; giving you the opportunity to be a part of the Australian recovery effort and Sovereign Industry Capability.

There has never been a better time to be a part of the defence industry as our Government invests heavily in our future as a nation. Reach out today, to see how ADA-Vic can enable you to do Better Business in Defence info@australiandefencealliance.org.au

From the Government

Austrade Export and Investment Awards = Open for Nominations, more here
The New Budget - for defence industry here & also holistically for business and employment here
The Navy RAS + AI Strategy 2040 has been released, more here
Mapping Australia's Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Autonomous Systems Capability, survey here
The Defence Industry Minister has released an Op-Ed on supporting defence industry, more here
AIC and ASDEFCON Announcement = Strengthening How Australian Defence Does Business with Australian Industry, Draft Framework here
ASBAS - Funding for Advice from Professional Advisors about updating your business, more here
Skilling Australia's Defence Industry (SADI) Grants "Open for Applications", more here
Cyber defence & security innovation (ICERA) Grants for SMEs, more here
Commonwealth launches Moon to Mars - Capability Grants program, more here
Defence Exports Office - offers 'Pitching Your Business' course Free of Charge (FOC)

Industry Opportunities

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
Lockheed Martin calls for EOI for their 'Missile and Fire Control', portal here
Northrop Grumman calls for EOI for their 'Space Systems Project', portal here
Hanwha opens the doors to Australian supply chain, more info 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
AMGC has released a report "ten steps to succeed in Australian Manufacturing", more here

Industry Events

20-23rd Oct. Naval Online 2020 (applications closed)
22nd Oct. Defence Exports Support Webinar, Defence Exports Office & Vic Govt., more here
5th Nov. Airbus Defence and Space Industry Forum, more here
10th Nov. ABCC & BAE Systems CEO, discussing Defence and industry, more here
10-13 Nov. MilCIS 2020 is going Virtual, more here
16th Nov. ABCC & Minister for Defence, Strategic Update & Force Structure Plan 2020, more here
26th Nov. Foreign Interference and the Implications for Universities and Industry, more here
CDIC - "Defence Industry Insights" webinar series has been recorded and is available, more here

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.

EOI portal here

The Victorian Government is pleased to present the second Airbus Defence and Space Industry Forum. Following from the first forum in March this year, this briefing will provide further updates including more information and detail around JP9102 - Australian Defence Satcom System (ASDSS). The Commonwealth’s Request for Tender (RFT) is due to be released later this year, with responses due in April 2021.

Airbus is seeking to identify suitable Australian partnerships for its Australian projects as well as for its wider Airbus global supply chain. You will be introduced to key Airbus representatives and given a high-level overview of the project and industrial capability areas in which Airbus is seeking expressions of interest. These include manufacturing, electronics/electrical engineering, software development, payload development, infrastructure and services. The event will consist of half an hour of presentations plus Q&A.

Current projects of interest include:

JP9102 - Australian Defence Satcom System;
Def 799 - Enhanced Satellite ISR Capability;
FMSC - Future Maritime Surveillance Capability;
Zephyr - High Altitude Pseudo Satellite;
EMAC - Enhanced Maritime Awareness Capability NZ.

more information and Registration Here

Please note that, due to COVID-19, the physical conference has been cancelled for 2020. However, a virtual exhibition and conference will still be held over the same dates.

Visitor Registration. MilCIS Visitors must register for online access to have complimentary access to the MilCIS Plenary and Expo presentations that run throughout the conference. Presentations can be accessed “live” or can be time-shifted to be watched when convenient. MilCIS Visitors also have access to the virtual exhibition. Register here

Full Conference Registration. MilCIS Conference delegates pay the relevant conference registration fee and have full online access to all conference presentations (five parallel streams including the Plenary and Expo presentations). Presentations can be accessed “live” or can be time-shifted to be watched when convenient. MilCIS Conference delegates also have access to the virtual exhibition. Register here

RMIT University's Sir Lawrence Wackett Centre (SLWC) is delighted to invite you to hear Mr. Jerome Mullan (Director of Operations, Protegas Australia and former Major in the Australian Army Intelligence) speak about the issues of foreign interference and the implications for universities and industry.

The webinar will explore the threat facing Australia as changes in technology enable malign actors to target universities and industry, their IP, staff and infrastructure.

more information and Registration Here

Contact: jovanka.zimpel@rmit.edu.au

As travel restrictions are going to limit the presence of foreign delegations during the 2020 edition of Euronaval, SOGENA, the organiser of this trade show, proposes an online Business-2-Business (B2B) meeting event called Naval Online for these companies unable to attend in person.

Naval Online will take place from Tuesday 20th to Friday 23rd October 2020.

The Team Defence Australia is setting up a virtual delegation for the Naval Online event. Registration is organised as usual through the ICN gateway here

The online B2B meeting experience will comprise of the following features facilitated by SOGENA:

Virtual exhibit stands provided through the Vimeet platform, with the ability to create a company profile, upload documents and access stand visitor analytics and data;
Companies will have the ability to request the online business meetings they were hoping to hold at Euro Naval 2020, even with companies that will be present on the ground;
Access to other virtual exhibitors through the online catalogue to facilitate your contacts and develop your business network with potential customers, suppliers and commercial and technological partners; and
Access to Naval Online web conferences.