Latest Defence News from ADA-Vic

Hi Matthew,

As the Government, Defence and industry continue to plan the way forward after the release of the 20-21 Budget, we continue to see and understand the complexities of local economic recovery and the implications of a far and near global neighbourhood.

There were a number of big events this week and a number of big wins for the defence industry.

In this edition you will find some upcoming industry events, recently released industry opportunities and grant funding; giving you the opportunity to be a part of the Australian recovery effort and Sovereign Industry Capability (SIC).

There has never been a better time to be a part of the defence industry as our Government invests heavily in our future as a nation. Reach out today, to see how ADA-Vic can enable you to do Better Business in Defence info@australiandefencealliance.org.au

From the Government

Austrade Export and Investment Awards = Open for Nominations, more here
D+I Conference, different times - different measures. Focus is on Australia for Australians.
The New Budget - for defence industry here & also holistically for business and employment here
The Navy RAS + AI Strategy 2040 has been released, more here
Mapping Australia's Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Autonomous Systems Capability, survey here
The Defence Industry Minister has released an Op-Ed on supporting defence industry, more here
AIC and ASDEFCON Announcement = Strengthening How Australian Defence Does Business with Australian Industry, Draft Framework here
ASBAS - Funding for Advice from Professional Advisors about updating your business, more here
Skilling Australia's Defence Industry (SADI) Grants "Open for Applications", more here
Cyber defence & security innovation (ICERA) Grants for SMEs, more here
Commonwealth launches Moon to Mars - Capability Grants program, more here
Defence Exports Office - offers 'Pitching Your Business' course Free of Charge (FOC)

Industry Opportunities

Leidos calls for Industry participation in SEA 129 Phase 5 project, portal here
Lockheed Martin calls for EOI for their 'Missile and Fire Control', portal here
Northrop Grumman calls for EOI for their 'Space Systems Project', portal here
Hanwha opens the doors to Australian supply chain, more info here, sign-up portal here
ASC P/L calls for industry to be part of submarine sustainment program, portal here
BAE Systems calls for industry participation for their Global Access Program, portal here
AMGC has released a report "ten steps to succeed in Australian Manufacturing", more here

Industry Events

20th Oct. International Trade & Business Opportunities with BDO, more here
20-23rd Oct. Naval Online - Applications can be submitted via ICN on the ADEO page here
22nd Oct. Defence Exports Support Webinar, Defence Exports Office & Vic Govt., more here
5th Nov. Airbus Defence and Space Industry Forum, more here
10-13 Nov. MilCIS 2020 is going Virtual, more here
26th Nov. Foreign Interference and the Implications for Universities and Industry, more here
CDIC - "Defence Industry Insights" webinar series has been recorded and is available, more here

AIC has been a sensitive topic of conversation amongst all stakeholders within Defence, Government and industry for some time.

Aligned to the requirements of the 2019 Defence Policy for Industry Participation, Defence is introducing:

a risk-based AIC assurance framework that includes the independent AIC Plan audit program; and,
an enhanced AIC contractual framework.

Latest releases

Austrade Export and Investment Awards = Open for Nominations, more here
The New Budget - for defence industry here & also holistically for business and employment here
The Defence Industry Minister has released an Op-Ed on supporting defence industry, more here
Defence has engaged PWC to complete an analysis of Defence’s contribution to the national economy.
Team Defence Australia will have no physical presence at overseas trade event for the remained of this calendar year. It is planning to attend IDEX (Abu Dhabi 21 – 25 February 2021) and IMDEX (Singapore 18 – 20 May 2021).

Additional things to note:

The Victorian Government has announced the third Round of the Business Support Fund.
John Chandler replaces Mike Oliver as Lockheed Martin’s director of the Future Submarine Program combat systems integration.
The ANAO has released its repot on the Defence Export Strategy.
HMAS Cerberus celebrates its centenary.
Ronson Gears secures a contract to supply gears to Lockheed Martin satellite assembly.
The Commonwealth Government has announced a Business Events Grants Program to support businesses who have been financially impacted the cancellation or delay of events in 2021 due to COVID. Details are scant, but some information is available here.
SYPAQ partners with Keystone Cyber Security under the banner of SYPAQ’s Cyber Services Practice.
Systematiq’s Brydon Johnson and Textron’s Jack Kormas feature in this article on SMEs accessing defence business.
Jack Kormas delivers a podcast on Land 129 Phase 3 and sovereign UAV capabilities.
INDO PACIFIC dates confirmed as 10 to 12 May 2022.
Sentient Vision is part of Raytheon Australia’s team for Land 120 Phase 3.

Cyber Security

Defence companies continue to be targeted by a sophisticated state-based actor
All defence companies should register as a partner with the Australian Cyber Security Centre
All defence companies should commit to the Australian Signals Directorate’s Essential Eight cyber security controls
The Commonwealth Government’s Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020 can be found here

Although many businesses have been negatively affected by global trade disruption, shifts in technology, processes, laws and politics offer opportunities in other countries and regions.

Some of these “growth environments” are emerging in areas not traditionally considered by Australian businesses.

In this webinar, BDO Australia welcomes Mr Aleksander Mladenovski, CEO North Macedonia's Free Zones, who will provide an insight into the benefits of establishing your operations in North Macedonia.

Who should attend

Manufacturers
Automotive Industry
Medicine
Diagnostic Equipment Manufacturers

The Victorian Government is pleased to present the second Airbus Defence and Space Industry Forum. Following from the first forum in March this year, this briefing will provide further updates including more information and detail around JP9102 - Australian Defence Satcom System (ASDSS). The Commonwealth’s Request for Tender (RFT) is due to be released later this year, with responses due in April 2021.

Airbus is seeking to identify suitable Australian partnerships for its Australian projects as well as for its wider Airbus global supply chain. You will be introduced to key Airbus representatives and given a high-level overview of the project and industrial capability areas in which Airbus is seeking expressions of interest. These include manufacturing, electronics/electrical engineering, software development, payload development, infrastructure and services. The event will consist of half an hour of presentations plus Q&A.

Current projects of interest include:

JP9102 - Australian Defence Satcom System;
Def 799 - Enhanced Satellite ISR Capability;
FMSC - Future Maritime Surveillance Capability;
Zephyr - High Altitude Pseudo Satellite;
EMAC - Enhanced Maritime Awareness Capability NZ.

more information and registration details here

As travel restrictions are going to limit the presence of foreign delegations during the 2020 edition of Euronaval, SOGENA, the organiser of this trade show, proposes an online Business-2-Business (B2B) meeting event called Naval Online for these companies unable to attend in person.

Naval Online will take place from Tuesday 20th to Friday 23rd October 2020.

The Team Defence Australia is setting up a virtual delegation for the Naval Online event. Registration is organised as usual through the ICN gateway here

The online B2B meeting experience will comprise of the following features facilitated by SOGENA:

Virtual exhibit stands provided through the Vimeet platform, with the ability to create a company profile, upload documents and access stand visitor analytics and data;
Companies will have the ability to request the online business meetings they were hoping to hold at Euro Naval 2020, even with companies that will be present on the ground;
Access to other virtual exhibitors through the online catalogue to facilitate your contacts and develop your business network with potential customers, suppliers and commercial and technological partners; and
Access to Naval Online web conferences.