ADA-Vic would like to congratulate the Hon Daniel Andrews, MP on his successful re-election as Premier of Victoria.
We are looking forward to seeing all our guests at our Annual Business Development & Networking Day a week from today. In addition, we are excited to announce that Navantia Australia are also now sponsors of the event and will be speaking at the morning session.
We have a few remaining tickets so if you haven't already done so - book your ticket today!
It is shaping up to be an enjoyable and informative day with plent of opportunity to meet others in the Defence Industry.
Fingers crossed for some fabulous Victorian weather next Friday!
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.
The Australian Government will consider the findings of the Defence Strategic Review before deciding on the tender for the LAND 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle project.
The Review will make recommendations on priorities for investing in Australia’s defence capability and posture, to meet the nation’s security challenges over the next decade and beyond.
The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, said it is responsible for the decision on a procurement worth between $18 billion and $27 billion to be informed by the findings of the Review.
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Members Win Contracts for Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Program.
ADA Vic would like to congratulate its members Ronson Gears and Rosebank Engineering for being two of the six Australian SMEs awarded contracts by BAE Systems as part of the delivery of critical hardware and software sub-assemblies into the global Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) program. The companies have been contracted to manufacture and supply parts into BAE Systems’ manufacturing facilities at Edinburgh Parks in South
Australia.
The ESSM is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile developed to protect warships from advanced anti-ship cruise missiles. BAE Systems Australia is the Australian industry lead in the NATO ESSM Consortium which oversees the program of up to 12 nations including the United States, Australia, Canada and Norway.
Coolon was recently announced as Resources and Energy 2022 Winner in the Australian Export Awards. The award is given for outstanding international success in the production, processing, value adding of extractive resources or provision of equipment, services or solutions related to the resources and energy sectors.
Advanced electronics manufacturer Coolon supplies premium LED lighting solutions to the mining, defence and architectural sectors. The company is redefining safety and productivity within
industrial applications across several export markets.
Australians are encouraged to help protect the nation’s cybersecurity future, as the Australian Cyber and Security Centre (ACSC) – a key part of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) - launches its third annual Cyber Threat Report. See more here.
Team Defence Australia will continue to release expressions of interest (EOI) for the industry delegations for tradeshows via the ADEO ICN Gateway page. Defence are currently accepting EOIs for IDEX and DSEI Japan and will open for Sea-Air-Space in the coming weeks. See more here.
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) recently launched a collaboration tool to help small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) engage and collaborate with publicly funded research organisations. The Collaboration Readiness Levels (CRL) will help Australian businesses connect with the research sector by determining the best way for SMEs to approach R&D with research partners. See more here.
Defence associate secretary, Matt Yannopoulos has warned companies that Defence
will no longer tolerate poor behaviour by IT companies quitting one contract in favour of a better paying contract in defence. See more here.
Melbourne-based advanced manufacturer, ANCA launches world-leading automation technology capable of helping companies lower costs and increase productivity. ANCA’s Integrated Manufacturing System (AIMS) automates repetitive tasks allowing workers to focus on important work. See more here.
APV Safety Products have been recognised as Ground Vehicle & Aviation
Seating Supplier of the Year by BAE Systems at the 4th Annual “Partner2Win” Symposium. See more here.
Envirofluid, a regional Victorian-based company, has received the 2022 Governor of Victoria Export Awards, Regional Exporter of the Year. Envirofluid provides a non-hazardous chemical that improves worker health, protects the environment and reduce waste disposal costs. See more here.
The Commonwealth Government has allocated $18 million to 12 projects under the
first round of the Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships program, including Victorian based companies Field Master Systems Pty Ltd DFSS, Revolution Aerospace, XROTOR Pty Ltd, and Swinburne University of Technology (AIR Hub). See more here.
Swinburne University’s Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub (AIR Hub) will develop and trial Australia’s first hydrogen-propelled drone thanks to the Commonwealth’s Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships program. The first
prototype is expected at the end of 2023. See more here.
The Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub (AIR Hub) at Swinburne University and the National Institute for Aerospace Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University in Kansas, USA have signed a wide-ranging partnership agreement to boost local and international capabilities. See more here
SPEE3D announced that it conducted a successful hot fire test of its 3D printed prototype rocket engine in Darwin in September. See more here.
Titomic has launched a new 3D printer, the Titomic D623 medium-pressure cold spray 3D printer. The company has received purchase orders worth $270,000 from German and Spanish companies for the systems which complement its existing D523 printers. See more here.
Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) and Elbit Systems of Israel have agreed to support the Redback turret, built in Australia, for the global market. The evolved variant of the turret will be built in Australia and integrated with the Redback vehicle at Hanwha Armoured vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) in Geelong. See more here.
The Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) is now calling for abstracts from individuals or organisations interested in presenting a paper at next year's
conference. Abstracts should include a presentation title and outline the topics and themes to be covered by the presentation. See more here.
Universities Australia has released a plan to increase co-operation between the university and defence sectors with the aim of increasing the number of qualified professionals in areas currently suffering from skills shortages. See more here.
Call for Submissions: Cyber Autonomy Gym for Experimentation (CAGE) Challenge 3 (CC3). The
Challenge is to present a new scenario tailored to some of the unique requirements of military systems. Final day for challenge submissions is 31 January 2023. Results announced 14 February 2023. See more here.
Please Note: This update is produced every two weeks by the Defence and Aerospace, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. The date of this update was 18th November 2022.
Industry Opportunities & Work Packages
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.
