Empowering Defence SMEs
Creating better outcomes for Defence Industry SMEs by delivering critical insight, fostering connections and creating influence.
Empowering Defence SMEs
Creating better outcomes for Defence Industry SMEs by delivering critical insight, fostering connections and creating influence.
Boost Your Defence Opportunities
Global Defence spending exceeds $1.7 trillion per year and Australia's annual Defence budget is more than $35B. Gaining a share of this market, however, requires the right partnerships, strong professional networks and critical insights.
The Australian Defence Alliance (ADA) currently helps over 300 Australian businesses gain a greater share of this massive global supply chain. Join The Australian Defence Alliance today and boost your Defence opportunities.
Become a member and enhance your defence business winning capabilities in three important ways:
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
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
- Focussed 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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September 19, 2019 General NewsManufacturing Modernisation Fund
The Manufacturing Modernisation Fund provides small and medium manufacturing enterprises with co-funding of between $50,000 and $100,000 for capital investments and associated reskilling to modernise manufacturing processes, adopt new technologies, become… -
September 19, 2019 General NewsState of Maryland Briefing
The State Government of Victoria and The State of Maryland, USA are pleased to invite you to a Briefing on business opportunities in Maryland with The Hon. Martin Pakula MP Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade and special guest The Hon. Larry Hogan 62nd… -
Singapore Airshow 2020
Team Defence Australia (TDA) is seeking expressions of interest from Australian… -
GEO Week Early Bird Rate Closes Soon
Technology and space companies from around the world are invited to participate in the… -
Breaking Down Brexit
Global Victoria and the Australian British Chamber of Commerce are pleased to invite you… -
UNSW Showcase Defence Skills to Industry
Please find attached a media release announcing that AVM Cath Roberts, the RAAF’s newly… -
BD After Five - August
ADA-Vic's latest BD After Five event was held on 29 August 2019 and saw over 110… -
Opportunity for Engagement - Army's Contribution to Defence Strategy
Following the announcement made by the Chief of the Australian Army on Thursday, 4…
Upcoming Events
| 21 Nov 2019; 12:00AM SubSTEC 5 Conference |
| 05 Dec 2019; 06:00PM - 09:00PM Christmas Party - ADA-Vic |
