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Enabling Members to do Better Business in Defence
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Hi Juanita,
These are busy and interesting times for our members and everyone in the defense industry: -
Avalon 2023 is in less than 3 weeks. It was last held in 2019, due to the Covid19 pandemic, with 38,952 attendances across the dedicated trade and industry sessions and 698 participating companies. This year's event promises to be even bigger.
In August 2022 the government commissioned the Defence Strategic Review in August 2022 to be led by the former Minister for Defence, Professor the Hon Stephen Smith and former Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AFC (Ret'd). The handover of the review report to the government is imminent and the government's response is expected in March 2023.
Also, in March, we expect the much anticipated AUKUS announcement regarding Australia's submarine plans when the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, meets with US President, Joe Biden, and UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, in the US.
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Opportunities for SMEs in the defence industry will continue to grow and we are here to help and advocate for our members.
We would also like to hear from you if you have any news or stories about your business that may be of interest to other businesses and organisations.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Australia to Upgrade Growler Electronic Warfare Planes
The Government is upgrading the EA-18G Growler capability through Project AIR 5349 Phase 6 - Advanced Growler, providing the RAAF with critical world leading technology for the future.
The EA-18G Growler is an electronic attack aircraft capable of disrupting, deceiving or denying a broad range of military electronic systems, including radars and communications.
Upgrades include:
- Cooperative development of the Next-Generation Jammer weapon system with the United States Navy to gradually replace the ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System
- Aircraft modifications including sensor upgrades
- Anti-radiation missile war stock.
- New longer-range and more advanced anti-radiation missiles.
- Upgrades to the electronic warfare training ranges capability
- Facility upgrades at Amberley near Brisbane and the Delamere Air Training Area near Katherine in the Northern Territory.
The project will ensure commonality with United States Navy aircraft.
World leading Australian radar company CEA Technologies has been awarded a $277 million contract to provide advanced capabilities for Australia’s electronic warfare ranges.
The contract will include a number of fixed and portable emitters to support training exercises and strengthen capability across the joint force.
It is the first contract to be awarded under Phase 6, which has an approved budget of over $2 billion.
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Only 19 Days To Go Until
Avalon 2023
US Investment Seminar - Spotlight on Defense Sector - Join the US Commercial Service on the 1st March in Australia for a U.S. Investment Seminar at Avalon Airshow. Learn about doing business in the United States and learn about the valuable resources SelectUSA offers to support your business expansion. See details in article below.
Pitch to the Global Supply Chain Program Primes Event - Pitch your capability to the Defence Global Supply Chain Program (GSC) Primes.
During this networking event, you will have an opportunity to speak to each of the GSC Primes – Boeing, BAE, Thales, Northrup Grumman, Rheinmetall, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, or you will be able to leave your details with them for follow up opportunities. You should come prepared with a short elevator pitch and have done some research around the applicability of your capability to each prime. While each prime is
interested in all competitive capabilities, the Prime ‘Capabilities Sought’ Posters will provide guidance on areas of interest. You will also hear about how the GSC Primes assist Australian Companies under the program.
The GSCP Prime teams are funded by Defence to advocate and find opportunity matches for Australian companies in their international business areas across civil and Defence, so come prepared and help them help you. More Info
Hosted by: Department of Defence: Global Supply Chain Program
BenchOn is hosting a Meet the Primes Briefing Event for AVALON 2023 - Australian International Airshow. Registrations now open for any SME that is interested in attending. Unfortunately, there are only 50 spots so get in quick and register. Successful businesses will be notified by mail. Register
Save the Date with ICN Victoria returning to Avalon with special guest speakers for this airshow event on the 2nd March from 2pm to 4pm. More Info
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US Investment Seminar - Spotlight on Defense Sector
March 1
2:00pm-3:30pm
Room 2, Conference Centre, AVALON 2023 Event Site, Avalon Airport
Join the US Commercial Service in Australia for their U.S. Investment Seminar at Avalon Airshow. Learn about doing business in the United States and learn about the valuable resources SelectUSA offers to support your business expansion.
Senior Commercial Officer Mark Russell will open the event. You will hear from key representatives from US states about their defense and aerospace ecosystems.
Hypersonix CEO David Waterhouse who is succeeding in the US market will provide key remarks.
You will gain:
- Insights into how to expand and scale your business in USA
- Customized resources on US defense industry from US state representatives
- Opportunity for 1:1 follow up meetings with Australian Commercial Specialists
- Advice from business leaders that have expanded from
Australia
Several US state representatives will be pitching about the benefits of expanding business operations to their US states including:
- Maryland
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Washington
- Colorado
- California
- Missouri
- Arizona
- Michigan
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2023 xTechInternational Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Competition
The U.S. Army would like to invite interested entities to participate in the 2023 xTechInternational Advanced Manufacturing and Materials competition, a forum for eligible international small businesses and international academic institutions to engage with the Department of Defense, earn prize money, and potentially participate in the accelerator program. xTechInternational offers an opportunity for eligible participants to pitch novel technology solutions directly to the DoD.
The entities allowed to participate in this competition must be international small business or international academic and research institutions. A small to medium business is defined as those with <1500 staff headcount. Participating entities must have or be able to obtain a CAGE code if selected to advance in
the competition. Instructions on how to obtain a CAGE code can be found on the xTechInternational registration page. U.S. entities are eligible to participate only if they are partnering with an international business and the international business is the lead, identified as the point of contact and submitter.
Submission of 3-page concept white papers are due by 1pm GMT on March 2, 2023 (Melbourne, Australia: 12am AEDT on March 3, 2023).
An optional 3-minute video can also be submitted.
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Defence Exports Controls Outreach Event
Defence Export Controls (DEC) will be hosting a free outreach event in Melbourne on Monday 27 February 2023 (Industry), and Tuesday 28 February 2023 (Universities/Academia).
Outreach is aimed at industry, Universities and research institutions involved in the export, supply, publication or other movement of military and dual-use goods and technology. The program aims to raise awareness of Australian defence export control law by looking at what is required of exporters, what to expect when applying, and the export landscape. The event will involve presentations from representatives across the Australian Sanctions Office, Australian Border Force and ASIO.
This will be a hybrid event, with participants able to attend face to face or virtually. Whilst the event is free, please ensure you register using the links provided below.
To register, please see the below links:
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| In Case You Missed These Announcements!
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From
Defence: - Defence Export Controls are hosting two free outreach events in Melbourne on Monday 27 February 2023 (Industry), and Tuesday 28 February 2023 (Universities/Academia). To register for the industry event, see more here and to register for the academia event, see more here.
- QinetiQ Australia received a $13 million contract to develop and manufacture a high-energy,
defensive laser weapon system prototype for the Australian Department of Defence. QinetiQ has several office locations across Australia including Melbourne. See more here.
- Defence, Austrade and the Australian Space Agency Austrade are now accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for an Australian Industry Delegation for the 38th Space Symposium held at Colorado in the USA from 17-20 April 2023. Complete the EOI Form via the AMDA Smart Form by 5pm February 10.
Other News: - Hanwha Defense Australia hosted AirSense Analytics in Melbourne for a Land 8116 sub system contract signing ceremony for the supply of
chemical and hazardous substance sensors for the AS9 Self-Propelled Howitzer and AS10 Armoured Ammunition Resupply Vehicles. See more here.
- A new study that will help nuclear-propelled submarines to remain underwater and undetected for much longer, has put Monash researchers in the global spotlight. DSTG have also commissioned Monash to develop a report on the knowledge and skill base required in the field of nuclear materials. See more here.
- Leidos Australia has announced a new Australian Partner Network portal to enable Australian companies to register interest for future partnership opportunities with the company with a one-time EOI. Leidos is seeking EOI from SMEs in several areas including maritime, airborne, health, intelligence, information and technology, and nuclear domains. See more here.
- Saber Astronautics has announced the first set of projects selected for development at the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Australian Astronaut Program including projects from the University of Melbourne. See more here.
- Australia’s global munitions company NIOA has unveiled a corporate reorganisation, together with several key appointments to its future leadership team and a consolidation of its advisory board. See more here.
- Ventia has been awarded a $64 million contract to support Babcock Australasia, deliver upgrades to the Australian Defence Force’s Defence High Frequency Communication System. Ventia has offices in Victoria and across Australia. See more here.
- Registrations are now open for Australian Manufacturing Week, which will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 9th to 12th May 2023. 300 leading industry exhibitors will showcase the latest manufacturing technologies, processes, and support services. See more here.
- Elbit Systems of Australia has announced new non-executive board member Air Vice-Marshal (ret’d) Kym Osley. See more here.
- Applications for Defence & Industry Study Course (DISC 2023) remain open. The course delivers Australian Defence Force, Defence, other Federal and State agencies, and industry executives with an enhanced understanding of Defence business whilst also improving the collective knowledge of Australia's defence industry. See more here.
- Attached is the ADM’s list of Defence tenders.
- Attached is the TDA Information for Companies 2022.
- Attached is the TDA 2023 Calendar.
Defence Industry Support Tools Upcoming Domestic Events: - Reoccurring 2023 - Soldier On Coffee Catch Up Victoria. See more here.
- 15 – 16 February 2023 - REAIM 2023 (Hague) See more
here.
- 20 – 24 February 2023 - International Defence Exhibition and Conference. See more here.
- 27 – 28 February 2023 - Emerging Aviation Technologies Challenging the Status Quo in Australia. See more here.
- 27 February 2023 – Defence Export Control Industry Outreach. See more here.
- 27 February - 1 March 2023 - International Aerospace Congress. See more here.
- 28 February 2023 – Defence Export Control Academia Outreach event. See more here.
- 28 February - 5 March 2023 - The AVALON Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition. See more here.
- 21 March 2023 - ADM Western Australian Defence Forum. See more here.
- 9 – 12 May 2023 – Australian Manufacturing Week. See more here.
- 17 May 2023 - Australian Space Summit. See more here.
- 1 June 2023 - Cyber Security Summit and Awards. See more here.
- 21 June 2023 - ADM Congress. See more here.
Links to Grant and other Programs:
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| Industry Opportunities & Work Packages
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In partnership with the Victorian State Government, Lockheed Martin Australia manages a secure facility designed to enable Victoria’s innovation community to better engage with classified Defence and National Security programs. The first facility of its type in Australia, the Victorian Common User Facility is a key initiative in creating new business opportunities for Victoria’s innovation sector.
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Australian Defence Export Office Pitch Training Program
The ADEO, in partnership with Marketing Entourage, have created a five week online pitch training program specifically for businesses looking to export defence and dual use goods and services. This training is fully subsidised for Australian Defence Industry businesses.
The program is specifically designed to improve the chances of success for Australian defence industry companies when engaging with opportunities to pitch their capabilities to foreign military and military suppliers. The training is delivered through a series of webinars, online modules and one-to-one pitch practice sessions.
Australian Defence Industry businesses are encouraged to apply by registering their interest at the link below. Multiple people from the same business can be included as a single application. Limited spaces are available on each cohort and the ADEO will prioritise businesses who have recently participated in an industry delegation with TDA.
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AusTender provides centralised publication of Australian Government business opportunities, annual procurement plans and contracts awarded.
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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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9-12 May, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Wednesday, 17 May 2023 • ICC, Sydney • Registration begins 7:30am AEST • Official start 8:10am AEST
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Thursday, 1 June 2023 • Hotel Realm, Canberra • Summit registration begins 8:00am • Official start 8:45am
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Surfers Paradise Beach 18-20 August 2023
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Australian Defence Alliance Victoria Inc.
570 Bourke Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia
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