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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August 12, 2022 Events & Offers
ADA-Vic 2022 Annual Networking & Golf Day
Friday, 9th December 2022 Come along to one of the biggest networking and information sessions of this year. Australian Defence Alliance Victoria (ADA-Vic) will be holding its Annual Networking event on Friday 9th December. This event will consist of a… -
June 20, 2022 General News
Avalon 2023
28th February - 5th March Venue: Avalon Airport, Geelong, Victoria For more information and registration please click here. -
Land Forces International Land Defence Expo 2022
For more information and registration please click here. -
Defence Global Competitiveness Grant
Grants to help Australian businesses invest in projects that build their defence export… -
Skilling Australia's Defence Industry Grants Program
The Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry Grants provide businesses servicing the defence… -
BAE Systems Australia Global Access Program (GAP)
BAE Systems Australia is encouraging Australian businesses who believe they can add value… -
Access to Tenders
With over $500billion being invested in Defence over the next decade now is the time to…