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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!
ADA would like to thank Suttons Tools for hosting a fabulous Morning Tea event at their Thomastown facility yesterday morning. All of those who attended were treated to an informative session regarding the “hidden Australian success story” that is Sutton Tools. A family run company, founded in 1917, they are now on the fifth generation of the same family with a workforce of over 500 staff in multiple countries around the world and an annual revenue of $175M. The Thomastown facility turns out 10,000 drill bits alone each day, as well as many other products and 70% of what they produce is exported
overseas.
We were then taken in groups around the facility to see the work flow and capabilities of this very impressive family run business.
The morning was capped off with a great spread of food and terrific networking amongst those who attended in the SMART centre, which is a show piece for Industry 4.0 principles to improve productivity. A big thank you to Peter Rollauer for organising this event and to the owners Peter and Rob Sutton for hosting ADA members.
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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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Concept Design Partners Announced for South Australia’s New Nuclear-powered Submarine Construction Yard
The Government continues to progress Australia’s conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine program, this week announcing the concept design partners for South Australia’s new Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY).
Kellogg, Brown and Root (KBR) and an AECOM and Aurecon Joint Venture have been announced as the design partners for the NPSCY.
KBR has extensive experience in supporting design and project management for defence infrastructure facilities across the nation and will design the area of the NPSCY that will be used for steel processing and fabrication facilities.
The AECOM and Aurecon Joint Venture will deliver the concept design for the rest of the NPSCY site which will support outfitting, consolidation and commissioning of Australia’s conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines.
The design teams collectively bring together nuclear infrastructure specialists and experienced personnel from previous shipyard infrastructure projects at Osborne, Henderson and in AUKUS partner nations.
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Primes and Australian Department of Defence Support New Supply Chain System that Cuts SME Costs and Compliance Burden
Thousands of Australian SMEs will have the opportunity to work under one supply chain system that will slash red tape and the costs of doing business with the Australian Department of Defence and major primes in the nation’s defence sector.
The system emulates a successful program in the United Kingdom and has already been adopted locally by the Department of Defence and companies including BAE Systems Australia, Raytheon Australia, Babcock Australasia (Babcock), Lockheed Martin Australia, Boeing Defence Australia, and Saab Australia.
Known as JOSCAR, the UK system currently comprises two dozen major defence companies and 6,000 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and constitutes a supplier management community that has slashed compliance and administration costs for UK buyers and suppliers.
“Australian SMEs now have the opportunity to secure the same benefits through the introduction of a standardised and simplified approach that has the endorsement of a number of major primes,” said Tom Maund, Country Manager of Hellios Australia, the UK-based supplier information and risk management company that has developed the new system.
The system offers a ‘one to many’ solution where a supplier only needs to fill in the JOSCAR questionnaire once, even if it supplies multiple defence primes and the Department of Defence.
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Victoria's Defence Capabilities: Jobs & Skills, Supply Chain & AUKUS Pillar 2
Only 10 tickets remaining!
Victoria’s defence credentials are on show! Leaders explore ways to grow the defence supply chain in the state famous for manufacturing, respond to the pressing demand for workforce and skills uplift and discuss how to foster Pillar 2 companies with advanced capabilities, from drones to smart battle gear.
Hear from government, defence primes, and cutting-edge technology players working to deliver on AUKUS ambitions:
- The Hon Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Jobs and Industry, Minister for Women, Minister for Treaty and First Peoples
- Ben Hudson, Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems Australia
- Gary Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, QinetiQ Australia
- Peter Griffiths, Global Leader, Defence and National Security, KPMG
- Jeff Connolly, Country Director & Chief Executive Officer, Thales
- Charlotte Morris, Program Leader, Industry Capabilities Development, DMTC
- Ken Stuart, Managing Director, Redline Engineering
- Nicole Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer, Parish Engineering
- Liam Eldon, Associate Director, Defence and Aerospace, Swinburne University of Technology
- Marcail Roe, Director, Stem Returners Australia
- Amanda Holt, Chief Executive Officer, SYPAQ
- Tristan Alexander, Chief Technology Officer, The Smart Think
Date and Time
Friday 31, May 2024
09:00 - 00:00 AEST
Location
Investment Centre Victoria, Main Floor, 46/55 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Register >
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ADA Vic congratulates all the finalists for the Australian Industry Defence Awards 2024 and make special mention of our members:
- Academic Institution of the Year - Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence Aerospace Centre - RMIT
- Sovereign Industry Champion - Amiga Engineering
- Manufacturer of the Year - Stahl Metall
- Aerospace Program of the Year - Stahl Metall
- Consultancy of the Year - Navantia Australia
- Defence Innovator of the Year – Company - Envirofluid
- Land Program of the Year - Stahl Metall
- Naval Program of the Year - Stahl metall
- Subcontractor of the Year - Stahl Metall
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New ASIC Program is Now Open for Applications!
The Defence Trailblazer is pleased to issue an open call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for up to $12 million funding through our new Accelerating Sovereign Industrial Capabilities (ASIC) grant funding program.
The new ASIC program is a competitive program, open to both new and existing industry partners, and can offer up to $12 million in grant funding, and will be offered through merit-based evaluation criteria.
Industry organisations based in Australia (i.e. with an ABN / ACN) are encouraged to apply with project proposals that involve at least one Defence Trailblazer research university (University of Adelaide and/or UNSW). 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.
Further details about the ASIC program, including program guidelines and evaluation criteria are available on our website.
Applications close 10 July 2024.
Online Information Session
Keen to hear more? An online industry information session about the new program will be held on 5 June 2024, 1:00-2:00pm AEST. The information session will provide in-depth insights into the structure of the ASIC program, answer your questions, and discuss how the Defence Trailblazer can help fund your defence project.
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| In Case You Missed These Announcements!
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| Industry Opportunities & Work Packages
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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 when funds have been exhausted, whichever comes first.
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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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Strategic Policy Grants Program
The Defence Strategic Policy Grants Program (SPGP) funds independent work to deepen public debate on strategic issues relevant to Australia and inform the development of Australia’s defence policy and strategy.
The SPGP is an annual, open and competitive grant opportunity that funds independent strategic policy-focused research and related activities, such as conferences, dialogues, simulations and seminars.
For SPGP 2024, a total of $3.5 million is available over the period between 2024 and 2027, with total funding spread across multiple grants.
The objectives of the program are to support the achievement of Defence’s purpose, mission and purpose by:
- deepening public debate about Australia’s strategic and defence policy choices
- informing the development of Australia’s defence policy and strategy
- strengthening Defence’s international and domestic partnerships
- broadening participation in Australia’s strategic and defence policy debate.
The intended outcomes of the program are:
- the publication of original, well-informed and policy-relevant research
- engagements between Defence and leading non-government experts
- events and activities involving Defence’s international and domestic counterparts
- participation by new and emerging talent in Australia’s strategic and defence policy debate.
Applications for SPGP 2024 must be lodged by organisations holding an Australian Business Number or equivalent business registration number. Individuals with different organisational affiliations can submit a joint application to SPGP 2024. This must identify a project lead as well as a lead organisation accountable to the Australian Government, through Defence, for any agreed grant activities.
To be eligible the grant activity must:
- support Defence’s purpose, mission and priorities
- satisfy one or more of the program’s objectives and outcomes
- align with priorities and challenges outlined in the Defence Strategic Review
- be new, unfunded, and distinct
from any business-as-usual activity.
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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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In partnership with 25eight, the Australian Defence Export Office (ADEO) has developed the Trade Event Ready Program to help business leaders fully prepare for trade events and increase the perception of Australia’s sovereign capability in the international market.
This program is fully funded for eligible Australian businesses that are looking to export defence and dual-use goods and services.
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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 - Save the Date
The key timings for D+I 2024 are as follows:
• Wednesday, 31 July 2024
o 1600 – 1800 – Pre registration and event badge collection
o 1800 – 2000 - Welcome reception and industry networking event
• Thursday, 1 August 2024
o 0830 – 1700 - D+I Conference
Location
• Both events will be held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
Please ensure you save 31 July and 1 August 2024 in your diaries and keep an eye out for the next update which will include details on how to access the D+I 2024 registration portal to secure your seat.
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SAVE THE DATE
Friday, 15th November 2024
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Australian Defence Alliance Victoria Inc.
570 Bourke Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia
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