With over $200bn being invested by the Commonwealth Government into building a sovereign defence capability in Australia, defence-related opportunities for SMEs have never been more important.

To gain entry into Defence supply chains for large Defence projects, SMEs must demonstrate that they have a track record of delivery. For this reason, it is essential that SMEs take every opportunity to build up a portfolio of public works. All of our members have access to the tenders page of our website. where they can find a diverse range of tender opportunities from state, territory and Commonwealth governments. While not all of these tenders are defence-related, all of them will provide you with opportunities to develop a strong and relevant portfolio.

Expressions of Interest have opened for companies to join the Team Defence Australia delegation to Sea Air Space and G’Day USA on 5-9 April 2020. Companies that are interested in this opportunity are invited to submit an EoI to the Exports team at the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC).

To register your interest, please review and complete the EOI document and return to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Friday, 31 January 2020.

At the ADA-Vic Christmas Party earlier this month, CEO Sean Farrell presented the scope and purpose of ADA-Vic.

Boost Your Business Voucher Program is an initiative established by the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions that enables Victorian businesses to increase their productivity, market access, and profitability.