Land Forces 2018 - Wrap Up
It was a whirlwind week for Australia’s SMEs at Land Forces 2018!
Defence Export Office
With the release earlier in the year of the Defence Export Strategy, and the subsequent creation of the Defence Export Office and the appointment of a Defence Export Advocate, there is now new infrastructure in place to manage the policy issues surrounding how the Nations’ defence industry is supported by Government to succeed in selling into the ADF and across the globe.
Office Relocation to Melbourne CBD
After a long tenure in the Ashburton location, the time has arrived to move into the CBD!
Major Service Provider (MSP) Panel
The four MSP consortiums are well underway and those of you who work as above and below the line service providers into Defence have likely established relationships with each.
Development Needs for Defence Industry Survey
Under the umbrella of the newly formed Australian Defence Alliance (ADA), AIDN-Vic is pleased to share the following opportunity to help inform on, and shape requirements for, the current and future needs of the sector when it comes to training.
In order to present the CDIC and other partners with the most informed guidance possible, AIDN-Vic and VDA Members are encourgaed to respond to the below survey, being run by the Defence Teaming Centre and in support of the ADA's mandate to provide a singular voice into stakeholders.This is where we all start coming together to improve SME success nationally.
Welcome Aboard to Our New Intern
With the substantial growth our work portfolio has experienced over the past eight months, we find ourselves in need of some extra assistance.
Eurosatory 2018 - Team Defence Australia
The Eurosatory Conference is one of Europe’s largest, and the Australian SME presence, spearheaded by Team Defence Australia (TDA) was over 39 companies strong.
Joint Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs and Trade on SMEs and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
In response to a recent request for submissions regarding the impact of new FTAs with China, Korea and Japan, AIDN-Vic raised a variety of issues related to the availability of support to defence SMEs in understanding the applicability and utility of FTAs.
On 30 July 2018 we provided testimony on the record to the Sub-Committee and envision continued engagement will occur as a result.
AIDN VIC Exits AIDN National in Best Interest of Members
The AIDN VIC Board has resolved to withdraw its membership of AIDN National, effective as of 11 August 2018.
In a statement to members, AIDN VIC CEO, Claire Willette said the decision to part ways with AIDN National was made to address increasingly divergent outlooks on how to support SMEs in the defence industry and dual-use sectors.
