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Hi there,

Our Annual Networking and Golf Day is now only just two weeks away tomorrow. We are very excited to announce that, with the easing of density limits, we now have some further capacity to attend either our:

Morning Networking Session and Lunch ($50 for Members or $75 for non-Members); or
Full Day including Golf and Dinner ($130 for Members or $195 for non-Members).

This is a terrific opportunity to mingle and network with Primes, SMEs, Federal and State organisations and others. This is a fun event and will allow attendees to meet with other businesses in Defence Industry.

The morning session will include plenty of time for networking and speakers from:-

Thales Australia
BAE Systems
Centre for Defence Industry and Capability
Industry Capability Network
The Victorian Government
Thomas Warburton
Many others

The full day includes a golf competition which is an Ambrose competition, played in such a way that all skill levels are catered for and everyone has fun (even if you really can't hit a golf ball!). Prizes to be presented at dinner.

Please note that tickets are very limited. Please use the link below to email us if you wish to purchase tickets and we will send you the Eventbrite link.

When: Friday, 10th of December 2021, 8.30am to 9am registration
Time: 8.30am to 8.30pm. Morning session finishes at 1pm after lunch
Where: Medway Golf Club, Maidstone, Victoria

Team Defence Australia
Expressions of Interest Open - DefExpo, DIMDEX & DSA 2022

Team Defence Australia is looking for Expressions of Interest to participate in the Australian industry delegation to:

DefExpo 2022 in Gandhinagar, India from 10-13 March 2022
DIMDEX 2022 in Doha, Qatar from 21-23 March 2022
DSA 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 28-31 March 2022

Interested companies can apply to attend by completing the EOI form by Sunday, 12 December 2021, through ICN webpage here.

As part of the Australian Defence Export Office, TDA is the national platform for Australian defence industry to showcase their goods, services, technologies and solutions at international trade events.
For companies selected to attend an international trade show as part of the TDA industry delegation, TDA will provide:

Free space on the custom-built TDA pavilion
Exhibitor passes
Pre-event support and advice
Senior Military support and advocacy
Access to facilities and meeting rooms
Briefings, networking and B2B matching
On-site support from TDA representatives at the trade show

For further information, please see attached document.

DefExpo 2022 - Gandhinagar, India from 10-13 March 2022

DefExpo 2022 is the 12th edition biennial exhibition held by the Defence Exhibition Organization and the Indian Ministry of Defence. This exhibition will showcase land, naval, air and homeland security systems.

We will share entry details as they evolve, however the current conditions of entry to India and the show are:

All attendees must be vaccinated to enter India and DefExpo 2022 follow the guidelines of entry please read the - Guidelines for International Arrivals & refer to the Algorithm for Guidelines for International Arrivals. Please also note travellers are required to download Aarogya Setu app on their mobile devices.
India is progressively opening up Vaccinated Travel Lanes (however, please note travel from certain countries requires quarantine please refer to Category A Countries).
DefExpo COVID protocols - Covid-protocols.jpg (2481×4345) (defexpo.gov.in)

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Aidan Brown at Aidan.brown2@defence.gov.au or teamdefence.australia@defence.gov.au.

DIMDEX 2022 in Doha, Qatar from 21-23 March 2022

The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) will be held between the 21 and 23 March 2022, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and proudly hosted and organised by Qatar Armed Forces.
The international maritime defence and security exhibition will return under the theme 'Connecting the World's Maritime Defence and Security Community', bringing together decision makers from around the globe to engage in three days of commercial exchange, maritime showcases and panel discussions that contribute to the global maritime defence and security complex.

We will share entry details as they evolve, however the current conditions of entry to Qatar and the show are:

All attendees must be vaccinated to enter Qatar and the Exhibition (Qatar Travel & Return Policy).
All attendees will also be required to complete the mandatory Undertaking & Acknowledgement form and download Ehteraz mobile application for more information - Qatar Travel & Return Policy
For people arriving from countries other than Australian please ensure you are aware of the requirements for green or red listed countries – Green List, Red list

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Aidan Brown at Aidan.brown2@defence.gov.au or teamdefence.australia@defence.gov.au.

DSA 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 28-31 March 2022

Defence Services Asia (DSA) is hosted, supported and co-organised by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home Affairs, Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA). This Defence and Homeland Security exhibition showcases the world's advance technologies, systems, hardware and electronic warfare.

We will share entry details as they evolve, however the current conditions of entry to Malaysia and the show are:

All attendees must obtain approval from the Malaysian Government to enter Malaysia through the My Travel Pass Website
All travellers are required to complete the quarantine requirements at a Government or nominated residence, for more information - Malaysia Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller or Request for Home Quarantine

Currently you're not permitted to enter Malaysia as a tourist, and if you plan to visit Malaysia, you must obtain approval from the Malaysian Government. Restrictions are due to be reviewed and update on 29 November 2021. Team Defence Australia are closely monitoring this situation, and will adjust its attendance accordingly. Please note the travel requirements are continuously evolving. For more information please refer to Smart Travelers information on travel to Malaysia – Smart Traveller and Travel

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Nate Purdy at Nathaniel.purdy@defence.gov.au or teamdefence.australia@defence.gov.au.

Austrade - Don't miss out! Applications for EMDG closing soon

Applications for the Export Market Development Grants Program close soon: 5pm AEDT on 30 November 2021 for everyone (self-lodgers and their agents/consultants).

Small to medium enterprise (SME) exporters can apply for grants over 8 years (not necessarily consecutively) for eligible promotional activities. Grants are available in 3 Tiers, which provide different levels of support for SMEs as they grow their export markets.

All the information you need to apply for the EMDG p rogram is on our website.

Applying is easy

The new EMDG has been streamlined and does not require detailed expenditure schedules to be provided with your application (as was the case with the EMDG reimbursement scheme).

There are 3 key steps:

Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements, see sections 4, 5 and 6 of the 2021-22 EMDG Guidelines.
Prepare the necessary documentation to attach to your application, see section 7.2 of the EMDG Guidelines and How to apply page on the website. Note: A plan to market can be a 1–2-page document outlining a strategic roadmap for marketing your eligible products. You can use this template or provide your own internal planning document.
Log onto the EMDG portal using your MyGovID to complete the online application form, upload the relevant attachments when prompted by the form and submit your application by 5pm, 30 November 2021.

When will I receive a grant payment?

We will endeavour to issue grant agreements to eligible applicants within 10 weeks of applications closing.

We appreciate and thank you for your patience and understanding as we concurrently deliver both the EMDG reimbursement and grant programs this year.

You will receive milestone payments in accordance with your grant agreement. We will make milestone payments annually. For example, in this grant round, Tier 1 and Representative Body grantees will receive their 2021-22 milestone payments before 30 June 2022. Tier 2 and Tier 3 grantees will receive their 2021-22 milestone payments in early 2022-23 financial year.

EMDG webinar series

Watch ‘Can your business benefit from an Export Market Development Grant?’ on YouTube.

Frequently asked questions

Our Frequently Asked Questions may help you prepare your application.

These FAQs are designed to be read alongside the governing legislation: EMDG Act, EMDG Rules and EMDG Guidelines, published on our website.

Australia Signs Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information Sharing Agreement

On the 22nd November 2021, Australia signed the Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information Agreement (the Agreement) with its AUKUS partners – the United Kingdom and the United States. It is another important step in Australia’s pursuit of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.

Minister for Defence the Hon Peter Dutton MP said the Agreement will further advance consultations by permitting the United Kingdom and the United States to exchange sensitive and classified naval nuclear propulsion information with a third country for the first time.

Assistance for SMEs Affected by the Cancellation of the Attack Class Submarine Contract

The Impacted SME Support Cell has been established within CDIC to support SMEs identify competitive opportunities, that leverages the time and effort they have made to increase their future competitiveness for the Attack Class program, but were yet to secure a contract with Naval Group or Lockheed Martin Australian.

CDIC's resources will be harnessed to assist SMEs to compete for future work either in the shipbuilding domain or more broadly with the increasing Defence programs that Government is investing in.

The support cell can be contacted on SME.support@defence.gov.au.

From Defence:

Team Defence Australia is seeking EOIs to participate in the Australian industry delegation to the 2022 Singapore Airshow. See more here.
Ignition Immersive Pty Ltd and Real Response Pty Ltd have received grants from the Defence Innovation Hub to develop AI based systems for Defence. See more here.

Other News:

Marand will provide the roof module for Rheinmetall’s Lynx vehicles being exported to the US for testing activities. See more here.
Swinburne University of Technology has launched an Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub. See more here.
Kinexus has published insights to employment in a number of defence sectors:

25eight is running an information session on the Australian Defence Export Office Pitch Training Program on 24 November. See more here.
Air Marshal Warren McDonald AO, CSC (Retired) has been appointed the CEO of Lockheed Martin Australian and New Zealand. See more here.

COVID Support

Support and guidance for businesses dealing with COVID can be found here.

Victorian Common User Facility

If industry requires access to secure communications facilities to engage with Defence, this can be provided through the Victorian Common User Facility.

Links to Grant and other Programs:

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.

Click here to learn more about the Online Pitch Training Program and to register your interest.

BAE Systems Hunter Class Opportunities

BAE Systems Maritime Australia’s Innovation team is seeking Expressions of Interest from industry to support the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) to:

Investigate manufacturing technologies, materials, coatings, and processes with the potential to improve the sail away performance of the nine Hunter class frigates;
Investigate infrastructure, the workforce, and shipyard capabilities to ensure the Osborne Naval Shipyard maintains high levels of productivity, quality and safety; and,
Investigate ongoing maintenance or future capability upgrades that may immediately influence the design and delivery of the nine Hunter Frigates to be built at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.

The team will evaluate submissions quarterly - with feedback - until June 2022.

Each EOI reviewed by the Hunter Innovation Team may be considered for future steps including a Request for Information (RFI) and/or Request for Proposal (RFP). This may lead to a an agreement for a scope of work which could be in the form of a Research Task, Case Study; Feasibility Studies; Proof of Concept; Prototyping; or other agreed scope of work.

SEA 1905 - Portable Operation Centre

Thales UWS is seeking to gain a detailed understanding of Australian industry for organisations with the design and technical capability to manufacture, integrate and supply the ‘Portable Operations Centre’ system outlined in this Expression of Interest (EOI). Note Thales is looking for an organisation to partner with who can provide a turn-key solution.

This opportunity offers the successful organisation the potential to partner with Thales in Australia for the SEA1905 Programme and global defence programmes through the Thales Global Supply Chain.

Defence and Security Symposium 2021
Save the date for the 2021 Defence and Security Symposium!
– hosted by Deakin University, Australia.

Friday 3rd December 2021, 0855– 1155 (AEDT +GMT11)
Deakin University, Australia
Virtual (Zoom)

The Defence White Paper recognises that a close collaboration between Defence, Industry and Academia is vital to the security of Australia. In the process this collaboration also works to foster game changing innovation and commercialisation opportunities.

The Defence and Security Symposium (DSS) is an annual event which brings together participants from defence, industry and academia to exchange ideas and information and to connect with decision makers from Defence, academic researchers and industry capability developers. The theme of this year’s event is the Role of Emerging Technologies for the Defence and Security of Australia.
Registration and further details including the program are located at the following link: