The Government, through the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research (the Department), aims to improve the international competitiveness of Australian companies by creating the right environment for investment, by fostering innovation and encouraging the integration of Australian industry into global supply chains.
The Department provides Government with advice on industry aspects associated with major Defence procurement programs. The Department works with the Primes to identify opportunities which match the capabilities of Australian Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
With its focus on industry development and ultimately wealth creation, the Department aims to maximise the competitive opportunities for Australian companies resulting from major defence projects. Increasingly this is seen as providing access to export opportunities, and more importantly, global supply chains for all Australian companies; Primes and SMEs alike. For more information on Industry Participation in Defence Procurement, please see our Fact Sheet.
The Department is working closely with the Department of Defence to assist industry to pursue opportunities on major Defence programs. Programs the Department is actively involved in are:
The Department is also involved in the following areas:
Training and Simulation
The Department provides information to assist firms to maximise participation in the Defence industry and to help Australian Companies understand their export licensing requirements.
The Department has produced a number of Industry Capability Directories to promote both the industry sector and individual company capabilities.
The Department has hosted a number of Global Business Forums to help Australian industry identify opportunities and understand what it takes to become a supplier into the Primes' global supply chains.
The Department is happy to assist all companies (Primes and SMEs) with their industry participation efforts and work with them to address any barriers to that participation. Please contact the JSF & Defence Industry Policy team if you have any enquiries.