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Australian suppliers finding opportunities in Hunter Class Frigate Program
Around 150 businesses attended a procurement update in Adelaide last week to find out how they can get involved in the Hunter Class Frigate Program’s prototyping phase. To attend a procurement update you can register your interest in the Hunter Class Frigate Program through the Industry Capability Network (ICN).
Defence CRC for Trusted Autonomous Systems now operational
The Brisbane headquarters for the $50 million Defence Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Trusted Autonomous Systems has opened. This Defence CRC is being funded under the Next Generation Technologies Fund.
Defence has selected seven innovative research proposals from Australian universities and industry to develop and integrate advanced materials that will provide enhanced protection for military platforms. Proposals were sought in response to a joint call led by Australia’s Defence Science and Technology and the United Kingdom’s (UK) Defence and Security Accelerator.
How do you make the most of Pacific 2019? We’re hosting three networking events especially for SMEs: a welcome lunch to talk with our advisers about your business challenges in the defence marketplace, a get-together with international primes to hear about opportunities in their global supply chains, and a practical clinic where experienced SMEs share their strategies for success. The Pacific 2019 International Maritime Exposition will be held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney from 8–10 October.
Registration for our sessions is now open and filling fast.
Learn about the new Defence Industry Security Program
The Defence Security and Vetting Service will hold information sessions on the new Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) in Canberra on 15 July. The sessions are for Defence personnel and businesses, with additional sessions planned across Australia.
The deadline to register for SCINDICATE 2019 has been extended until 7 July 2019.
Don't miss your chance to attend Defence Science and Technology's flagship partnership event and participate in technology demonstrations, business matchups, workshops, briefings and laboratory tours, as well as opportunities for networking and forging new collaborations.
SCINDICATE 2019 will be held on 15-16 August in Edinburgh, South Australia.
Click below for further information and to register.
Cyber security webinar for SMEs with a global view
How is the cyber security threat landscape affecting your business in the global defence industry? This free webinar will help you self-assess and understand your business’s cyber posture, improve compliance and reduce the risk of cyber security breaches. It’s the latest in a series of webinars presented by the Lockheed Martin Office of Australian Industrial Participation in support of Defence’s Global Supply Chain Program. The webinars are designed to help small to medium businesses navigate and succeed in the global defence environment.
Click below to register for the webinar on 16 July 2019.
Call for innovations to improve Army's network assurance
The Defence Innovation Hub is seeking innovative proposals in the Chief of Army’s focus area, network assurance. Defence is looking for innovations that can advance Army’s network resilience, boost network defences or deceive adversaries about the disposition and characteristics of land networks. Submissions close on 9 July 2019.
Norseld has been working with the CDIC to supply their unique laser technology to Defence, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. This video case study shows how Norseld has gone about building their defence business.
The military market is important to Redback Boots because it helps them build a brand around the world. The 30-year-old Australian company has accessed our advisory services and a Capability Improvement Grant to improve how their business works with Defence. See how Redback Boots has worked with CDIC to improve their defence business.
