ADA Victoria would like to congratulate ADF personnel recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours List.
A leader in the response to the COVID-19 crisis and a long-serving Rear Admiral are among the Defence personnel recognised in this year’s
Australia Day honours and awards for their outstanding service. The Australia Day honours list recognises 30 ADF personnel in the Order of Australia’s military division and 64 ADF personnel for distinguished and conspicuous service.
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
Save the Date with ICN Victoria returning to Avalon with special guest speakers for this airshow event on the 2nd March from 2pm to 4pm. More Info
Defence & Industry Study Course 2023 Applications Open
Applications for DISC 2023 opened on Monday 16 January 2023 and close at 5pm AEST on Monday 6 March 2023.
The primary aim of the Defence & Industry Study Course (DISC) is to promote a better understanding and engagement of both Defence and industry in order to improve Australia's Defence industry capability and thus national security.
The course delivers Australian Defence Force (ADF), Defence, other Federal and State agencies, and industry executives with an enhanced understanding of Defence business whilst also improving the collective knowledge of Australia's defence industry.
Defence recognises industry as a fundamental input to capability and as such industry will play a significant role in developing, delivering and sustaining the capabilities described in the 2020 Defence Strategic Update and Force Structure Plan and through the upcoming Defence Strategic Review. DISC brings together and exposes participants to key aspects of the environment in which Defence and industry will need to navigate, collaborate and partner in order to successfully deliver and sustain capability for our armed forces.
DISC is an annual course delivered in four one week Modules over approximately seven months. Each DISC is comprised of a balanced mix of ADF officers from all three services together with Australian Public Service employees from various Defence groups, and industry participants who are selected to represent the different sectors, states/territories and scale of company (SMEs/Primes).
The course provides a professional environment for forging lasting networks with cohort members together with extensive networking opportunities with key decision makers from within Defence, Government and industry. Participants will also work in syndicates to undertake a research activity and develop deliverables centred on current issues.
Defence Export Controls (DEC) will be hosting a free outreach event in Melbourne on Monday 27 February 2023 (Industry), and Tuesday 28 February 2023 (Universities/Academia). Outreach is aimed at industry, Universities and research institutions involved in the export, supply, publication or other movement of military and dual-use goods and technology. The program aims to raise awareness of Australian defence export control law by looking at what is required of exporters, what to expect when applying, and the export landscape. The event will involve presentations from representatives across the Australian Sanctions Office, Australian Border Force and ASIO.
This will be a hybrid event, with participants able to attend face to face or virtually. Whilst the event is free, please ensure you register using the links provided below. To register, please see the below links:
A Reminder to Have Your Say in the Design & Implementation of the National Reconstruction Fund
In the 2022-23 October budget the government committed $15 billion to establish the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF).
The NRF will provide finance to projects in these priority areas to leverage Australia’s natural and competitive strengths:
medical science
transport
value-add in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors
value-add in resources
defence capability
enabling capabilities
The NRF will provide a range of finance options including:
loans
equity investment
guarantees
The NRF will be an independent financier that operates commercially to deliver a positive rate of return. It will be governed by a board who will make independent investment decisions guided by an investment mandate.
Consultation is now open on the design and implementation of the NRF and the government is keen to hear from:
industry
unions
communities
state and territory governments.
Read the consultation paper You can now register for a virtual session as part of the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) consultation. These sessions give you an opportunity to learn more about the NRF and to provide feedback on the consultation paper
Team Defence Australia Expressions of Interest (EOI) are open for IMDEX Asia 2023, Changi, Singapore (03-05 May 2023), Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition, Langkawi, Malaysia (23-27 May 2023) & SOF Week, Tampa, USA (08-11 May 2023). Interested companies can apply to attend by completing the EOI form by 11:59pm AEDT Tuesday, 07 February 2023here.
Defence confirmed the acquisition of 40 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the Australian Army. Delivery of the systems is scheduled to commence this year. See more here.
Other News:
Businesses interested in about the Victorian Government’s Digital Jobs program should register to attend the next business information session on Wednesday, 8 February, 10-11am. See more here.
The U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, and Defense are organising a free Virtual U.S. Export Control Seminar for Australian Government, Industry and University Communities on February 7 – 10, 2023. See more here.
Applications for Defence & Industry Study Course (DISC 2023) are open. The course delivers Australian Defence Force, Defence, other Federal and State agencies, and industry executives with an enhanced understanding of Defence business whilst also improving the collective knowledge of Australia's defence industry. See more here.
Quickstep’s aerostructures business has secured an order for F-35 vertical tail components from Melbourne company Marand Precision Engineering scheduled for delivery between FY24 and FY25. See more here.
Round 24 of the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) grants program has opened until 7 March 2023. Grant applications are open to all industry sectors and research disciplines, with applicants at least matching the funding sought through cash or in‑kind contributions from partners. See more here.
Boeing Australia’s Melbourne factory has delivered its last component manufactured locally for the Boeing 747 aircraft. See more here.
Monash University experts have made progress related to the lifespan of nuclear fuel cladding, ahead of an announcement by the Australian government on its nuclear submarine acquisition. See more here.
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.
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.
