Latest Defence News from ADA-Vic

Hi there,

For a long time Australia has been deemed to be one of the most sought after places on earth to live, work and play.

With the unprecedented amount of grants, asset and project funding the Government has released in the past twelve months, Australia is even more appealing to the rest of the world.

More work packages and funding opportunities are released every month... keep tuned in here to stay in the loop!

Last week Australia's Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC released the new Defence Transformation Strategy - Lead the Way.

What does it mean?

Lead the Way: Defence Transformation Strategy provides the vision and framework for long-term, enterprise-wide transformation. Continuous transformation will enhance Defence’s capacity to continually adapt as our strategic circumstances change, more here.

Enabling members to do better business in Defence is what we do at ADA-Vic. With the continuation of opportunities that the Government is putting forward to the market, there has seriously never been a better time to become Defence Supply Chain Ready!

Contact us via info@australiandefencealliance.org.au today, to see how ADA-Vic can Enable you to do Better Business in Defence.

Funding and Announcements from Government & Defence

The Minister for Defence has released the Defence Transformation Strategy. See more here
Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program - Sustainment Grants open! See more here
New cyber security campaign launched by the Minister for Defence and Minister for Home Affairs, see more here and here
Defence (Defence Innovation Hub) seeks partnerships with Australian industry for artificial intelligence capability, more here
The Terms of Reference for the ADEFCON are expected to be released in the next few weeks.
The Govt. has launched an Inquiry into Developing Australia’s Space Industry. If you would like to contribute thoughts and ideas please see more here
Defence is seeking submission to develop an innovative ‘space qualified’ RF sensor payload. See more here and here
The CDIC is on track to complete its transfer to Defence in mid-December. Management of CDIC grants will remain with the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources which provides a whole of Commonwealth Government grant management service
Defence releases SIC Priority Implementation Plan for Aerospace Deeper Maintenance & Structural Integrity, more here & here
Minister for Defence Industry releases additional funding for the Defence Industry Internship Program
Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO) is running the Analytics Lab Program to address challenges with AGO capability. AGO has partnered with Frontier SI to deliver industry projects. To get involved and submit a proposal see more here
Victorian Govt. 'Small Business Digital Adaptation Program', update your business, more here
ASIO releases a new awareness campaign, 'Think Before You Link' (TBYL), more here
CDIC Grants Re-Open... 3 x Capability Improvement & Competitiveness Grants, more here
Government promotes Moon to Mars with more Grants, more here, here & here
2021 Budget Measures and Support for Defence Industry from Morrison Government, more here
Easing of grant funding rules, making funding opportunities more accessible to all, more here
Intelligence & National Security Threat Research Funding Grants = Open, more here
ASBAS - Funding to Get Professional Advice for updating your business, more here
Skilling Australia's Defence Industry (SADI) Grants "Open for Applications", more here
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

Industry Work Package Opportunities

Defence Releases Opportunity for one company or research institute to provide Space Payload Qualification Facilities, with Grant Funding to do so, more here
Defence seeks experienced satellite mission integrator for Defence Science and Technology (DST) project, Industry briefing about EOI here
ASPI unveils Submarine report, a deep dive into the Australian submarine program, more here
Secure 'Common User Facility' has been setup in Victoria, FREE until Feb. 2021, more below
Naval Group - New Work Packages (some packages up to $900M), EOI portal here
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

Industry Events

21-25th Feb. 2021 IDEX - ABU Dhabi, Team Defence Australia EOI open on ICN, more here
CDIC - "Defence Industry Insights" webinar series has been recorded and is available, more here

The Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program - Sustainment Grants opened at 8:00 am this morning.

This grant program provides Australian businesses with funding to develop new or improved capabilities to win work in the sustainment phase of the Joint Strike Fighter Program.

The grant opportunity is to support Assigned-Product Support Providers (A-PSPs) to develop and implement their approved Depot Maintenance Activation Plan (DMAP). Through their plan they'll become a Qualified F-35 Component Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) for maintenance and repair activities for existing components used in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

Grants from $50,000 up to $250,000 are available to fund up to 50% of eligible project expenditure for phase 1 and 2. Phase 3 and 4 funding will be determined by the Department of Defence in accordance with the amount outlined in applicants supporting business cases.

The program details are available on the BGA website, including program guidelines, here.

Funding to build space payload qualification capability
and capacity in Australia

The Space Payload Qualification Facilities grant provides an Australian company or research institution with $2.5 million for the development of space payload qualification facilities to meet the needs of the Australian space industry.

Close date: 23 Dec 2020 05:00 PM AEDT.

What do you get?
Up to $2.5 million for up to 75% of your space payload qualification project costs.

Who is this for?
A single grant will be given to an Australian company or research institution who can provide high-level space qualification facilities in Australia.

Secure Common User Facility
for Victoria

Located in the Melbourne CBD, the Victorian Common User Facility (VCUF) allows appropriately-cleared personnel to access Defence secure networks, and provides secure offices and work areas for undertaking limited-duration activities such as meetings, bid preparation, and small-scale experiments.

The VCUF is an initiative to facilitate enhanced engagement by Victorian businesses and the innovation community with Defence and National Security programs. This unique facility is the first of its type in Australia.

The facility has reached Initial Operating Capability, and is now available for use by Victorian businesses.

Normally, access to the facilities is on an annual subscription basis, however due to the current COVID-19 restrictions the facility is being made available free of charge until February 2021, as a measure to assist Victorian industry recover during these challenging times.

This is an outstanding offer that stands to significantly add value and capabilities to SME needing access to secure collaboration facilities.

For enquiries regarding use of the facility, please contact us info@australiandefencealliance.org.au

In the first of many local packages to be offered throughout the life of the 50-year program, these specialised pieces of equipment include the steering gear system, weapons handling system and main shaft line, and will support hundreds of Australian jobs.

Naval Group has officially launched its first ‘Local Manufacturing Package’ expression of interest (EOI) to Australian industry – part of a package expected to be worth almost $900 million, with the company also opening its office at Port Adelaide.