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Enabling Members to do Better Business in Defence
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Hi Juanita,
Last week the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister received the final Defence Strategic Review (DSR) report. The review was independently led examination of Australia’s defence force posture, force structure and capabilities and was conducted over 6 months.
The review panel met with more than 150 individuals and experts including Defence officials, Australian Defence Force personnel, defence industry, national security think tanks and academics, representatives from the states and territories and interest groups. In addition, there were over 360 submissions from the general public, interested parties, organisations and state and
territory governments.
The government will now take time to review the report.
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We are looking forward to Avalon 2023 with only 7 days to go before the start. Please see our Avalon news below.
There are a record number, 798, participating exhibitor companies from 28 countries. And, 234 Official Delegations from 40 countries will engage with Australian Government, Defence and industry representatives.
29 international military aircraft from eight countries including the award-winning Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles will display throughout AVALON 2023.
Download the AVALON 2023 App, sponsored by Lockheed Martin.
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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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Government to Invest $64 Million in Defence Renewable Energy
The Government will invest $64 million in the Defence Renewable Energy and Energy Security Program to deliver solar energy generation and battery storage systems at ten Defence sites throughout Australia.
Sixty megawatts of solar energy, enough to power the equivalent of about 15,000 households each year, and 25 megawatt hours of battery energy storage are being planned for development and delivery under the program.
Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP, said works would begin across a number of states and territories and continue until 2027-28.
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Only 7 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
ODIS Briefing Session - Hosted by Department of Defence Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). This event is open to all AVALON 2023 trade visitors, exhibitors and conference delegates. It is to be held on Tuesday 28 February, from 2pm to 4 pm at Room 3 and 5, Conference Centre, AVALON 2023 event site. Register
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You will:
- hear from key players Quickstep, Leonardo Australia and Recharge Industries
- understand how to expand into international and local markets in growth areas
- make valuable connections at our networking session
Register today – seats are limited and priority is given to ICN Gateway subscribers.
This is a free event (trade registration entry tickets are the responsibility of the attendee)
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Join Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) for their Delivering More, together | Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Conference. This conference is free to anyone attending the Avalon. You can register your interest in attending when you register for the Air Show |
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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 Industry Scholarships Program Information Session
The Ai Group Centre for Education and Training is supporting companies in the South Australian and Victorian defence industry with two programs
that connect university students with your company to support unpaid internships and research projects with your company. The Centre is partnering with Defence SA (SA only), and the Defence Science Institute and DMTC (Vic only) to help companies establish, embed, and enhance programs and practices at your company that connect you with universities.
In this comprehensive information session details about the Victorian and the South Australian Defence Industry Scholarships Program will be presented including:
- key dates for registration;
- introduction to the scholarship website; and
- testimonials from scholarship recipients and company internship coordinators who previously participated in the program.
About the Programs:
Date and time
Wed, 01 Mar 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location
Online
Cost
Members: Free | Non-Members: Free
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Melbourne Forum - 29th March 2023
The Melbourne ODIS Forum will provide you with the opportunity to hear from defence industry leaders, key defence contractors, government and business experts around the theme 'Cyber and Security'.
Date and time
Wed., 29 March 2023, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm AEDT
Location
Melbourne Cricket Ground Brunton Avenue Melbourne, VIC 3002 Australia
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| In Case You Missed These Announcements!
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From Defence: - Defence handed over the Defence Strategic Review (DSR) report over to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles Wednesday 15 February. The review, authored by former Minister for Defence, Professor Stephen Smith and former Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal (Ret'd) Sir Angus Houston, set out to examine the nation’s defence force posture, force structure and capabilities. See more here.
- The Defence Science and Technology Group Quantum Research Network, under the Next Generation Technologies Fund, is seeking submissions in the area of Quantum-Enhanced Communications. Proposals welcome from industry, academia and Government-funded organisations in the field. See more here.
- Team Defence Australia (TDA) has re-opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) to participate in the Australian industry delegation for Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition. Interested companies can apply by completing the EOI form from Wednesday, 22 February 2023 to EOD Friday 03 March 2023 via the ICN webpage. See more here.
- Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) is hosting a Guided Weapons Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) industry day Friday 24 February 2023. This is an opportunity for Australian defence suppliers that have an interest in partnering with LMA to deliver capability to the GWEO enterprise. Those interested in attending can register to attend in person here and virtually here. Space is limited, registration is essential. See more here.
- Attached is the TDA 2023 Calendar.
Other News: - Melbourne-based Corvus Technology Solutions has received the first round of funding under its Modern Manufacturing Initiative grant from the Australian Government. See more here.
- BAE Systems Australia received a record number of graduate intakes for roles across Australia's most important defence programs. Majority have been employed in Victoria (28) and South Australia (50) supporting the Hunter Class Frigate Program and the development of new technologies. See more here.
- Ventia has kicked off a program to assess the lifecycle cost of lighting and replace aged and inefficient lighting at Defence bases with new LED lighting. See more here.
- QinetiQ Group announced the formation of a new Australian sector and named Gary Stewart as the sector’s Chief Executive, effective 1 May. QinetiQ has invested more than A$100 million in Australian skills and capabilities including the $53 million acquisition of Air Affairs in October 2022, the new Technology and Engineering Centre in Fishermans Bend, Melbourne and the sovereign Test & Evaluation upskilling programme. See more here.
- Siemens partners with Swinburne University for a new energy hub to feature advanced digital energy technology from Siemens and multiple departments of Swinburne. The $5.2 million Hub aims to build a future energy grid laboratory accessible to students and industry. See more here.
- Deakin University’s expanded $20 million ManuFutures hub is now complete and working in partnership with 14 successful and emerging businesses to grow advanced manufacturing capability in regional Victoria and Australia. See more here.
- A new space and supply chain mapping tool will be launched to coincide with the 2023 Australian International Airshow in March. The space capability mapping tool is developed by Satellite Applications Catapult, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre and the UK Government. See more here.
- Attached is the ADM’s list of Defence tenders.
Defence Industry Support Tools Upcoming Domestic
Events: - Reoccurring 2023 - Soldier On Coffee Catch Up Victoria. See more here.
- 20 – 24 February 2023 - International Defence Exhibition and Conference. See more here.
- 24 February 2023 – Lockheed Martin Australia Guided Weapons Explosive Ordnance Industry Day. See more here and here.
- 27 – 28 February 2023 - Emerging Aviation Technologies Challenging the Status Quo in Australia. See more here.
- 27 February - 1 March 2023 - International Aerospace Congress. See more here.
- 27 February 2023 – Defence Export Control Industry Outreach. 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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