The Defence Industry Association for Victoria...
...Enabling Members to Do Better Business in Defence!
The Defence Industry Association for Victoria...
...Enabling Members to do Better Business in Defence!
Australian Defence Alliance Victoria (ADA-Vic)
Working with dual-use SMEs, Primes, Government and Defence.
Delivering critical Information, Networking opportunities, Support and Advocacy.
Not-For-Profit, Peak Body for the Defence Industry in Victoria.
We are one of the Founding members of Australia’s largest independent, professional advocacy body, 'Australian Defence Alliance' serving more than 1,100 members nationally.
Boost Your Defence Industry Opportunities
Global Defence spending exceeds $1.7 trillion per year... and Australia is spending more than $500B over the next decade.
Gaining a share of this market, however, requires the right partnerships, strong professional networks and critical insights.
ADA-Vic currently enables over 750 Australian businesses gain a greater share of this massive global supply chain. Join Australian Defence Alliance Victoria today and boost your chance of securing your portion of the Defence opportunities.

Be enabled to do Better Business in Defence
Being a member of Australian Defence Alliance Victoria (ADA-Vic) enhances a business's capabilities and provides more opportunities to develop work in the Defence Industry with four key benefits.
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
Support
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Tender information
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Navigating defence related issues such as security clearances, export controls etc.
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Direction in overcoming potential communication roadblocks
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Quad Charts
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
- Focused 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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February 24, 2021 General News
Morrison Government launches guide to bolster industry security
Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price launched the Working Securely with Defence guide alongside Australian Industry Group national president Chris Jenkins on February 22nd. It was jointly developed by Defence, AiGroup, the Australian Signals… -
February 08, 2021 Events & Offers
CDIC Defence networking event - Tuesday, 9th March 2021
Event with CDIC Meet Dwayne Kirk, Director, Defence business advisory services and some of the advisors from Victoria. In-PersonBusiness Speed Dating Event...with CDIC Date: Tuesday, 9th March 2021, From 6 - 8:30pm Where: Batman's Hill on Collins (opposite… -
Defence Industry Business Speed Dating - 21st January 2021
In-PersonBusiness Speed Dating Event...with Head of Land Systems When: Thursday, 21st… -
Developing Australia’s Space Industry
The House Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources has… -
Minister for Defence Announces - Defence Transformation Strategy
With the unprecedented amount of additional funding, attention and scrutiny placed on… -
Webinar with Australian Space Agency - How To Get Involved in The Space Industry
Come and hear how SMEs can best position for success in the Australian Space Industry on… -
Defence Aerospace Update with CASG, DST & RUAG (23rd Nov)
Our Next Event = 23rd of November @10am VDA is a Victorian Government sponsored program… -
CDIC Grants Re-Open
Last month, Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP, announced a range of…