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Enabling Members to do Better Business in Defence
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Welcome to the ADA Defence update for this week!
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Morning Tea
Tuesday, 30th July
Save your place!
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ADA would like to invite you to a morning tea hosted by R.M.I.T. in their Advanced Manufacturing Precinct. Please note that tickets are free, but places are limited so book your place quickly!!
When: Tuesday 30th July 2024
Presentations and Tour: 9.30am – 11am
Morning Tea: 11am –11:30am
Venue: RMIT University – Advanced Manufacturing Precinct
Address: Building 55, Corner of Cardigan and Queensberry Streets, Carlton
You will receive several presentations on the latest Defence related research conducted at the facility followed by a site tour.
About the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct
RMIT Advanced Manufacturing Precinct was established in 2010 to focus upon the new and emerging field of digital additive manufacturing to research and develop new products and processes based on this technology, train future industry and academic leaders in this area and open new horizons for additive manufacturing globally.
The Precinct has a full range of the state-of-the-art 3D printers for both metallic and non-metallic materials complemented by high-end CNC machining centres which enable cutting edge solutions to industry problems.
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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.
mailto:info@australiandefencealliance.org.au
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Change of Command for the Chief of the Defence Force
Command of the Australian Defence Force has transferred from General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC, to Admiral David Johnston, AC, RAN, at a ceremonial parade in Canberra.
General Campbell was appointed the Chief of the Australian Defence Force on 7 July 2018. During his tenure, General Campbell led the shift in operational emphasis towards the Indo-Pacific region and built individual and institutional relationships to enhance Australia’s security cooperation with regional partners. General Campbell concludes his duties with the Australian Defence Force on 10 July 2024.
Admiral Johnston becomes the Chief of the Australian Defence Force at a pivotal time as the ADF delivers objectives of the National Defence Strategy and ensures ADF’s readiness now and into the future.
Admiral Johnston brings extensive experience from senior operational roles in the Joint Force as well as interagency appointments that have engaged the ADF at home and across the globe. As former Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral Johnston holds deep strategic awareness of Australia’s national security challenges and the requirements to take the ADF forward.
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$4 Million to Help Deliver Defence Capabilities and a Future Made In Australia
The Government will continue fast-tracking the development and deployment of innovative defence technologies through a $4 million ‘pitch day’ that also underscores a commitment to investing in a future made in Australia.
The pitch day is an initiative of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) which was established by the Government as a critical conduit for providing the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with a capability edge.
The theme of the pitch day, the first of two that will be held annually, is ‘innovative asymmetric advantage’, which refers to disruptive technology that can have a deterrence effect.
Industry will have the opportunity to respond to an expression of interest and selected companies will be invited to pitch their technology or ideas to a Defence panel during the Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research (ADSTAR) Summit which will be held from 17-19 September.
Following the pitch day, ASCA will invite successful participants to respond to development contracts valued at up to $750,000 each through a competitive process. The total value of the development contracts on offer is up to $4 million.
ASCA focusses on transitioning game-changing ideas into Defence capabilities. It will unlock innovation from across the nation, bringing together the best experts from different sectors – driving change from within Defence to move at the pace and scale we need. This will mean faster acquisition and better links between Defence and industry to deliver the capabilities needed by
the soldiers, sailors and aviators of the ADF.
The expression of interest period will be open until 22 July 2024. More information is available at https://www.asca.gov.au.
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Defence Trailblazer - ASIC Program - Application Deadline Extension
The Defence Trailblazer is issuing an open call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for up to $12 million funding to enable faster commercialisation of larger scale defence research & development (R&D) activities and collaborations focused on delivering capabilities in the Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities outlined in the Defence Industry Development Strategy.
Project proposals will be sought from industry (i.e. with an ABN / ACN) based in Australia and involving at least one Defence Trailblazer research university (University of Adelaide and/or UNSW). New industry partners are encouraged, but existing partners can also apply; collaborative projects involving one or more industry partners are highly encouraged. Defence Trailblazer can assist with identifying appropriate capabilities at universities and existing industry partners.
Up to $12 million in funding will be available. Successful applicants will be required to provide matched co-contributions (cash). Preference will be given to proposals that demonstrate an ability to build scale in research and development with a stronger weighting given towards small-medium enterprise (SME) led and multi-party project proposals; and projects which include substantial in-kind contributions from industry.
Accessing Defence Trailblazer’s other initiatives including student internships, projects and placements, Proto-Lab Network (facilities and equipment) and the staff mobility program are also encouraged as part of project proposals.
EOIs are now due 24 July 2024
More info >
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| In Case You Missed These Announcements!
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The JOSCAR-AU system was established following an initiative led by a growing number of prime contractors as registered buyers together with the Commonwealth Government.
JOSCAR-AU is a cross-sector collaborative solution that reduces the time, cost, resources and duplication currently needed to provide information to major prime customers. Holding common supplier information in a central system, the JOSCAR-AU accreditation system allows information to be accessed by all participating buying organisations.
JOSCAR-AU is designed to make the process of pre-qualification or accreditation as efficient as possible – saving your company a significant amount of the time, effort and cost associated with working for multiple clients.
Hellios enables more effective compliance with client requirements for business through a single process. Your initial registration will determine the level of pre-qualification or accreditation that your clients require, based on an automated risk profile.
Expert advice is provided throughout the process to guide you including identifying potential business improvement opportunities that may increase your competitive advantage.
Registration on JOSCAR-AU is either by invitation from your registered JOSCAR-AU buyer or via self
nomination. If your buyer has asked you to complete the JOSCAR-AU questionnaire, they will contact Hellios directly on your behalf. Hellios will then process this request and send a link to the questionnaire for you to complete. If you would like to self nominate, please reach out at joscar@hellios.com.au.
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BAESA/GAP Industry Training: Estimating For Defence
Delivering competitive and defendable proposals for Defence requires a variety of estimating techniques to build robust, credible and defendable Basis of Estimates. Learn how to challenge your cost base, supplier quotes, estimates and price, and submit a compliant proposal that meets customer requirements, represents value for money, and can survive a cost investigation.
Estimating For Defence is a two day course developed by Estimating & Pricing (E&P) at BAE Systems Australia, and delivered in partnership with the Global Access Program (GAP).
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Open to Industry partners Based in Australia, Canada, and the UK
The Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) aims to coalesce and expand the defense industrial base (DIB) in support of the Manufacturing, Capability Expansion, and Investment Prioritization Directorate (MCEIP) critical sectors and additional areas of interest. To align with the recent modification to the definition of Domestic Source for Title III of the Defense Production Act, and in keeping with the MCEIP vision of delivering a resilient U.S. supply chain and workforce able to respond in times of national security crisis, DIBC is excited to announce that we are opening membership to Industry partners in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. This increased level of collaboration will aid the DIBC in achieving MCEIP’s
mission and vision.
The application to become a DIBC member can be found here. International members will need to apply for a NCAGE Code and UEI prior to joining DIBC. To apply for a NCAGE code, each organization will need to register at https://sam.gov/. Instructions on how to register can be found here.
If you have questions about the application process, please feel free to reach out to dibconsortium@ati.org.
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Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has announced a $20 million investment to provide small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with greater access to vital research and development (R&D) opportunities to accelerate their growth.
The funding will allow CSIRO’s SME Connect team to support up to 750 SMEs through a range of programs and initiatives that provide facilitation, training, dollar-matched funding and support to start-ups and SMEs seeking to engage in company-led research projects.
One of the programs being supported is SME Connects flagship program, CSIRO Kick-Start. Since its inception in 2017, the Kick-Start program has facilitated over 280 company-led R&D
projects, with alumni companies collectively holding a market value exceeding $2 billion.
Dr Doug Hilton, CSIRO’s Chief Executive, emphasised the significance of this investment and the transformative impact it would have for Australia’s critical SME sector.
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The Victorian Land Systems Fund – Supply Chain Uplift Program will support Victorian defence industry businesses to work with Hanwha Defense Australia (Hanwha) as part of its supply chain. The program will help build
businesses’ capabilities so they can help Hanwha deliver the Commonwealth Government’s $1 billion Land 8116 Self-Propelled Howitzer program.
Funding will support eligible Victorian businesses to:
- gain relevant accreditations and meet industry specific compliance requirements
- prepare tenders
- undertake minor facilities upgrades and equipment fit outs
- develop new or enhance current defence products or services
- undertake defence R&D
- participate in trade missions to pursue collaboration and export opportunities.
Businesses must engage with Hanwha and receive its support before applying.
Applications to the Victorian Land Systems Fund Supply Chain Uplift Program are now open and close on 30 June 2024 or until funds have been exhausted.
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Defence Industry Development Grants Program
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program (the program) will award grants over four years from 2024-25 to 2027-28. The program was announced as part of the Defence Industry Development Strategy.
The objective of the program is to build the industrial base Australia needs to achieve Defence outcomes in areas of strategic priority.
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program funds four distinct grant opportunity streams tailored to address the program outcomes:
- Sovereign Industrial Priorities
- Skilling
- Exports
- Security.
These four grants opportunities will be assessed in batches. We will regularly update the closing dates for each batch on this page. You can apply at any time.
All projects are due to be completed by 31 Mar 2028.
About the streams
The Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream will assist eligible small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to purchase manufacturing plant and equipment which is used directly to develop and/or deliver programs that are in line with the Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities (SDIPs) described in the Defence Industry Development Strategy.
The Skilling stream helps Australian defence industry to upskill and train in priority trade, technical and professional skillsets to develop a workforce with the right mix of qualified and experienced personnel to meet Defence requirements. The program will enhance the capacity and capability of Australian defence industry workforce to deliver SDIPs described in the Defence Industry Development Strategy.
The Exports stream provides support for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to overcome export barriers and help defence industry build scale and competitiveness in defence capability priority areas as identified by the SDIPs described in the Defence Industry Development Strategy.
The Security stream helps Australian defence industry improve and maintain security in priority areas as identified by the SDIPs and in line with the Defence Industry Security Program.
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Industry Growth Program - Support for Innovative SMEs to Commercialise and Grow their Business
The program supports innovative small and medium enterprises undertaking commercialisation and/or growth projects within the National Reconstruction Fund priority areas through advisory services and opportunities for matched grant funding. Minor changes or improvements to existing products or services are not considered innovative.
You will be connected to an Industry Growth Program Adviser who will provide tailored advice to support your commercialisation and/or growth project.
Once you have received this advice, you may also be able to apply for:
- grants of $50,000 to $250,000 to support early-stage commercialisation projects
- grants of $100,000 to $5 million for commercialisation and growth projects.
More info >
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Australian Space Industry Capability Database
The Australian Space Industry Capability database will open for industry submissions from mid-July. Companies can upload information on their:
• Location
• Capability
• Workforce
The database has been developed by SIAA and is supported by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), the Australian Space Agency, the Office of Defence Industry Support and SmartSat CRC.
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Australia Partner Network
Leidos Australia is focused on working with Australian Industry for delivery of all of our projects. We know the importance of supporting the growth of sovereign capability and would like to work with more Australian businesses at all stages of our delivery lifecycle.
We encourage Australian companies, who are interested in working with us on the opportunities identified above or on other business requirements as they arise, to complete the following registration form.
In your submission, you should highlight your experience with any relevant Defence, Intelligence, ICT and cyber capabilities and technologies. Our team will then be in touch to identify potential next steps.
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ODIS provides a range of grants to support defence industry businesses. These grants help Australian small and medium enterprises grow to meet Defence capability needs and join global defence industry supply chains.
The ODIS Defence Business Readiness Tool (DBRT) is a platform used by our Industry Engagement Team to assess the Defence Readiness of Australian Small and Medium Enterprises. The DBRT is the first step in the journey to becoming a supplier to Defence.
To use this secure tool you must have an account. You can either sign in with an existing account or create a new one. You will need to provide your Australian Business Number (ABN) when registering your account. Get Defence Ready with DBRT 2.0 and unlock the true potential of your SME within the Defence industry!
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AusTender provides centralised publication of Australian Government business opportunities, annual procurement plans and contracts awarded.
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Grants and Programs Finder
If you’re doing business in Australia, this guided search will help you find grants, funding and support programs from across government.
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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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Is your business looking to sell to the Australian Government? The newly updated Selling to Government website has all the information and support you need to get involved in government procurement and contracting opportunities. Find out more > |
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| Domestic Event & Exhibitions
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Defence + Industry (D+I) Conference
We’re happy to announce that the 2024 Defence + Industry (D+I) Conference website is now live.
Registrations will close on Wednesday 18 July 2024. Please ensure you are
registered to avoid disappointment in attempting to register after this date.
We look forward to seeing you back in the Nation’s Capital at this important Defence + Industry engagement event,
the 2024 D+I Conference.
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Australian Defence Alliance Victoria Inc.
570 Bourke Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia
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