Empowering Defence SMEs
Creating better outcomes for Defence Industry SMEs by delivering critical insight, fostering connections and creating influence.
Empowering Defence SMEs
Creating better outcomes for Defence Industry SMEs by delivering critical insight, fostering connections and creating influence.
Boost Your Defence Opportunities
Global Defence spending exceeds $1.7 trillion per year and Australia's annual Defence budget is more than $35B. Gaining a share of this market, however, requires the right partnerships, strong professional networks and critical insights.
The Australian Defence Alliance (ADA) currently helps over 300 Australian businesses gain a greater share of this massive global supply chain. Join The Australian Defence Alliance today and boost your Defence opportunities.
Become a member and enhance your defence business winning capabilities in three important ways:
Advocacy
- Expert representation for members across State and Commonwealth Governments as well as key industry stakeholders
- Regular interaction with State and Federal Government Ministers
- Unrivalled access to Government through special member-only events
- Strong links into Department of Defence Strategy, Industry Policy & Procurement policy-making
- Shaping of defence industry related policy to support member needs
Networking
- Superior connections with Defence, Defence Primes and other buyers
- Enhanced collaboration and B2B opportunities with other SMEs in the sector
- Access to ADA supported Victorian Defence Alliances
- Represent at Trade Shows and Industry Conferences
- Access to key stakeholders at regular networking events
- Increased opportunities – Domestic and International Primes approach ADA for Suppliers
Information
- Focussed industry briefings and forums relevant to the SME
- Round-up of business opportunities
- Regular newsletters, industry updates and notification of upcoming training
- Access to exclusive member only information
- A trusted go-to source for information
Latest News & Updates
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April 30, 2019 General NewsRheinmetall Industry Engagement Event
ADA Vic and VDA Land Systems were happy to host the first of Rheinmetall’s renewed industry engagement sessions, during which over 100 Victorian SMEs heard from Rheinmetall Australia’s Managing Director, Gary Stewart, about the status of Rheinmetall’s… -
April 15, 2019 General NewsSpace Technologies Trade Mission to the United States of America - 15 to 23 May 2019
Applications are still open to join the Space Technologies Trade Mission to the United States of America and explore opportunities at the Humans to Mars Summit (Washington DC), International Space Trade Summit (Hartford, Connecticut) and business meetings in… -
Major Reforms Announced for Defence Industry Security Program
Industry will find it easier to do business with Defence after the announcement of major… -
Advancing Space: Australian Civil Space Strategy 2019 - 2028
On April 2nd, the Australian Government unveiled The Advancing Space: Australian Civil… -
CEO Message
A Message from the CEO Exciting start to 2019 and opportunities on the horizon indicate a… -
PACIFIC 2019 - EOI for Victorian Government Pavillion
Are you looking to exhibit at PACIFIC2019 International Maritime Exposition? The… -
Nominations open for ADM's Women in Defence Awards
Following on from the success of the inaugural program last year, the 2019 Women in… -
Victoria Government's Local Jobs First initiative
Register now to learn how Local Jobs First applies to you and your project In the past…
Upcoming Events
| 06 Jun 2019; 05:00PM - 07:00PM BD After Five (June) - Defence Industry Networking Event |
| 08 Oct 2019; 12:00AM Pacific 2019 |
| 08 Oct 2019; 12:00AM Pacific 2019 |
| 08 Oct 2019; 12:00AM Pacific 2019 |
