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Wednesday, 27 February 2013US Government announces rapid commercialisation opportunitiesAustralian companies with relevant defence and homeland security development capabilities are encouraged to respond to a recent announcement by the Combating Terrorism Technology Support Office (CTTSO). Australian companies with relevant defence and homeland security development capabilities are encouraged to respond to a recent announcement by the Combating Terrorism Technology Support Office (CTTSO). Australian industry and academia have been successful in securing funds from CTTSO previously.
If you are developing counter terrorism or defence technologies, you may be interested in exploring this opportunity further. Submissions are due by 21 March 2013 at 3.00 p.m. (US Eastern Time). Follow our steps below to prepare your submission.
Step One: Investigate the opportunity
Working closely with more than 100 government agencies, state, and local government, law enforcement organizations, and national first responders, the CTTSO leverages technical expertise, operational objectives, and interagency sponsor funding. This multi-agency, multi-user approach to resource and information sharing positions the CTTSO to gather front line requirements that service multiple users—a distinct advantage in the combating terrorism community.
The CTTSO recently released its Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) for this year’s solicitation of concepts for innovative research and development projects. This year the CTTSO will budget between US$20 to $30 million, with the potential to reach $50 to $65 million for these FY14 requirements.
The mission areas of interest are:
CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR, AND EXPLOSIVES (CBRNE)
R3761 EXPLOSIVE SAMPLING MATERIALS AND DEVICES
R3762 HANDHELD ORTHOGONAL EXPLOSIVES DETECTOR
R3763 AUTOMATED FINGERPRINTING SOLUTION FOR IDENTIFICATION OF DECEASED PERSONS
R3764 ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR EXPEDITIONARY SHELTERS
R3767 CB PROTECTIVE SOCK/LINER SYSTEM
R3768 SMALL UNIT WATER PURIFIER
R3769 WEARABLE DETECT-TO-WARN CHEMICAL/RADIOLOGICAL SENSOR SYSTEM
R3770 EXPLOSIVES DETECTION TRAINING
R3771 CONFIGURABLE PORTABLE CBR GLOVE BOX
R000 CBRNE FY14 UNSPECIFIED REQUIREMENT
PERSONNEL PROTECTION (PP)
R3749 ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE AND GAS EFFICIENT VEHICLE ASSESSMENT
R3750 GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNIT (GPU) MAP
R3751 THREE-DIMENSIONAL PERSONNEL TRACKING
IMPROVISED DEVICE DEFEAT (IDD)
R3753 HORIZONTAL BLADE TRUNK OPENING TOOL
R3754 WINDSHIELD-MOUNTED VBIED DISRUPTION TOOL
R3755 MANUAL ENTRY MULTI-METER
R3756 HEADS-UP DISPLAY (HUD) FOR BOMB SUIT HELMET
EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL/LOW-INTENSITY CONFLICT (EOD/LIC)
R3757 TACTICAL COLLAPSIBLE CHARGE CONTAINER
R3758 METALS IDENTIFICATION IN EXPLOSIVES
R3759 HYDRAULIC ROBOTIC ARM SYSTEM
R3760 REMOTE FUZE REMOVAL SYSTEM
TRAINING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT (TTD)
R3746 INTEGRATION OF THE COMMON DATABASE IN A GAME ENGINE
R3785 MARITIME GENERAL AREA PREPARATION COURSE
R000 TTD FY14 UNSPECIFIED REQUIREMENT
INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT AND FORENSICS (ISF)
R3716 LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS FOR CREDIBILITY ASSESSMENT AND INTENT
R3732 FORENSIC MICROBIAL PROTEOMICS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
R3733 ADVANCED DIGITAL AUTOMOTIVE IMAGE SYSTEM
R3745 DEVELOPMENT OF DNA METHODOLOGY TO GEO-SOURCE HEROIN
R3752 NEXT GENERATION REMOTE AUTOMATED PHYSIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS BY THERMAL IMAGING
R000 ISF FY14 UNSPECIFIED REQUIREMENT
PHYSICAL SECURITY (PS)
R3776 EXPLOSIVE EQUIVALENCY TOOL
R3777 TEMPORARY ANTI-PERSONNEL (TAP) BARRIER SYSTEM
TACTICAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT (TOS)
R3734 TACTICAL LONG-RANGE AUDIO INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE (ISR) SYSTEM
R3735 ADVANCED BALLISTIC ENGINE AND RANGEFINDER (SABER)
R3736 PERSONAL TACTICAL MICRO MARKER SYSTEM
R3737 TACTICAL PLATFORM MARKING KIT
R3738 UNDERWATER VISION ENHANCEMENT (UVE)
R3740 MARITIME CANISTER LAUNCHED SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (UAS)
R3741 SPECIAL WARFARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
R3742 MAN-PORTABLE AERIAL RADAR SYSTEM (MARS)
R000 TOS FY14 UNSPECIFIED REQUIREMENT
IRREGULAR WARFARE SUPPORT (IWS)
R000 MILITARY INFORMATION SUPPORT OPERATIONS (MISO) SUPPORT TO UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE
R000 SPECIAL WARFARE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
ADVANCED ANALYTIC CAPABILITIES (AAC)
R3782 DISENGAGEMENT OPERATIONS
R3784 ROBUST MULTILINGUAL INTEGRATIVE ONTOLOGY/TRANSLATOR
R000 AAC FY14 UNSPECIFIED REQUIREMENT
SURVEILLANCE, COLLECTION, AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT (SCOS)
R000 SCOS FY14 UNSPECIFIED REQUIREMENT
If you are developing solutions in any of the above areas, please go to the CTTSO BIDS website and download the relevant BAA package (https://www.bids.tswg.gov). We recommend that you download and print out the entire PDF document for the BAA of interest.
Read through the documentation carefully to assess whether or not your solution matches the particular need of CTTSO. Please note that these are specific needs and applicants must demonstrate their ability to match the requirements closely. You will also need to ascertain whether or not your organisation can respond to the BAA within the limited time frame and in the specific format required.
Step Two: Seek appropriate registrations
If you decide to respond to this BAA, you will need to prior registration with CTTSO to enable your submission. The "Register" link can be found under "Login" on the left-hand side of the CTTSO BIDS website (https://www.bids.tswg.gov).
Step Three: Prepare your submission
Applicants must prepare a Quad Chart in response to Phase 1 of the BAA. A Quad Chart is a one-page document that outlines the essence of the proposed solution for a single requirement in four quadrants. A sample CTTSO Quad Chart can be found on the CTTSO BIDS website under Downloads>Reference Materials>Document Format.
To understand the BIDS process further, we suggest you download the BIDS Submitter Quick Card and use this to guide you through your submission.
Step Four: Submit by 21 March 2013
Ensure that you follow the timelines closely and upload your submission to the BAA by 3.00pm US Eastern Time on 21 March 2013. Allowing for the time difference, this will be 6.00am AEDT on 22 March in Australia. We recommend that you upload your submission early as last minute traffic to the BIDS site is heavy and may cause delays. Late submissions will not be considered.
Have questions?
The CTTSO BIDS website has detailed presentations and streaming video on this year’s requirements which can be found under Downloads>Reference Materials.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact:
Alex Berger
Defence Industry Adviser
Defence Materiel Organisation - Washington
Tel: +1 202 797 3385
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Friday, 7 September 2012Air Warfare Destroyer UpdateMinister for Defence Stephen Smith, Minister for Finance and Deregulation Senator Penny Wong and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today attended the laying of the keel of the first Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) in Adelaide They also provided an update on the $8 billion project. Australia is constructing three AWDs based on a proven design from the Spanish Navy. When complete, the Destroyers will be amongst the world’s most capable warships.
The Air Warfare Destroyer project is currently the largest Defence procurement project in Australia. Almost 2,500 people are employed directly on the AWD project throughout Australia, including a national AWD shipyard production workforce of more than 1,500 people in Adelaide, Newcastle and Melbourne.
Construction of the AWDs involves the fabrication of 90 separate steel blocks, 30 for each ship, as well as three sonar blocks, one for each ship, at a number of shipyards in Australia and overseas.
ASC in Adelaide is the principal shipbuilder in the project. BAE Systems in Melbourne, Forgacs in Newcastle and Navantia in Spain are also building blocks.
These blocks will be brought together by ASC at the South Australian Government’s Common User Facility in Adelaide where the ships are being assembled.
The keel laying for the first destroyer Hobart is a significant milestone in the AWD project as it marks the start of the next phase in the delivery of these three warships.
Over the coming months the Hobart will very quickly start to take shape at the Government of South Australia’s Techport facility in Adelaide.
Hobart and the two other ships Brisbane and Sydney will be assembled on a hardstand using a modular construction method which will see 31 ship blocks brought together to create the most complex warships ever built in Australia.
Each of the 31 blocks is already fitted out with a range of equipment, however further outfitting will be carried out as the blocks are joined, including fitting and integrating the combat and platform systems to form the whole ship.
Following the consolidation phase, the destroyers will be launched using the Techport shiplift and then undergo a series of sea trials and tests, prior to their delivery to Navy. Hobart is expected to be delivered in 2016.
Keel laying is an important shipyard and naval tradition which involves positioning a newly-minted silver coin under the keel of the ship under construction and constructing over the coin to bring good luck through the build phase and the life of the ship.
Minister Smith and Minister Clare also announced a re-baselining of the AWD construction schedule following extensive consultation with Australia’s shipbuilding industry and the Navy.
The AWD Alliance has conducted a detailed analysis of the construction schedule and advised Defence that the keel to keel interval should be extended to 18 months between each ship.
Extending the AWD ship building program will help avoid a decline in naval shipbuilding skills before the commencement of Australia’s largest and most complex Naval project - the Future Submarine.
The construction of the AWDs began a number of years after the completion of the last ANZAC Frigate. This gap in naval shipbuilding led to a massive reduction in the skills required to build the AWD and increased the challenges for Defence and industry.
The improvement in workforce skills and shipbuilding capacity at the Forgacs shipyards in Newcastle, BAE shipyard in Melbourne and ASC shipyard in Adelaide over the last three years of the AWD project has been impressive.
The revised AWD project plan will reduce peak demand on project critical resources and facilities, and reduces project risk.
The new schedule will not increase the cost of the project nor result in the loss of any jobs.
Very importantly, it will help retain skills in the Naval shipbuilding industry.
It will extend the period of work for the Alliance and its partners including the shipyards in Adelaide (ASC) and Newcastle (Forgacs).
The re-baselined construction schedule will help Navy reduce the challenge and risks associated with accepting into service two major capabilities (Landing Helicopter Dock Ships and the Air Warfare Destroyer) at around the same time.
The re-baselined schedule will mean the delivery dates for the ships will be for HMAS Hobart (AWD01) - March 2016; HMAS Brisbane (AWD02) - September 2017 and HMAS Sydney (AWD03) - March 2019.
The changes were made following extensive consultation with industry and with the Navy to maintain a skilled workforce in the naval shipbuilding industry and a timeline that meets Navy’s operational, recruitment and training.
The new schedule was welcomed by industry.
“This decision reflects extensive consultation between Defence and industry and ASC welcomes the Government’s commitment to Navy shipbuilding in this country,” said Mr Stephen Ludlam, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer ASC.
“Raytheon Australia welcomes this collaborative and pragmatic decision which best serves the future interests of the Royal Australian Navy and naval shipbuilding,” said Mr Michael Ward, Managing Director Raytheon Australia.
“Forgacs wholeheartedly supports the extended AWD schedule. This is a major plus for both Forgacs and Australian shipbuilding capability. Forgacs can now retain its skilled marine engineering workforce of 1200 people - skills vital in supplying our nation with warship capability for a secure future,” said Mr Tony Lobb, Executive Director Forgacs Engineering.back to top
Thursday, 6 September 2012Update on the Future Submarine capabilityMinister for Defence Stephen Smith, Minister for Finance and Deregulation Senator Penny Wong and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced Australia’s Future Submarine Systems Centre will be based in Adelaide continuing the strong relationship that has been formed between South Australia and the Commonwealth in support of Australia’s maritime sector.
The Systems Centre will be the home of the Future Submarine program. It will be formally established this year and over the next few years will expand to include hundreds of Defence personnel from Navy, the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO), the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and the Australian and international Defence Industry.
The Systems Centre is a similar facility to the one that was established for the Air Warfare Destroyer project. It will undertake a variety of tasks including evaluation of options, design work, program management, engineering, logistics and production planning.
The Government is committed to acquiring 12 new submarines to be assembled in South Australia.
This commitment will be reinforced as part of the 2013 Defence White Paper.
The first Systems Centre staff are already working in Adelaide, and are temporarily based at ASC.
The Future Submarine project will be the largest and most complex Defence project ever undertaken by Australia.
It will involve hundreds of companies and thousands of workers.
It will involve Federal and State Governments, Defence, Industry and Universities working together for years to come.
Four options are being considered for the Future Submarine fleet ranging from military off-the-shelf to a wholly new design.
Defence is undertaking a wide range of studies into these four options before returning to Government for First Pass approval around late 2013/early 2014.
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today also welcomed Mr David Gould to his new role in the Department of Defence as General Manager Submarines.
As General Manager Submarines, Mr Gould has been given responsibility for the oversight of the maintenance of the current Collins Class fleet and the Future Submarine Project.
Mr Gould’s appointment was announced in May. He began work in July.
Mr Gould works in the DMO and reports to Mr Warren King, Chief Executive Officer of the DMO.
Mr Gould works across Government, Navy and Industry to pull together the remediation and support of our existing submarine fleet and the project to replace our existing Collins Class submarines.
Mr Gould will oversee the implementation of recommendations the Coles Review of submarine sustainment, to improve the availability and reliability of the Collins Class fleet.
Mr Gould brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position.
Mr Gould has extensive international experience in large-scale defence projects, including the UK aircraft carrier program, the Type 45 Destroyer and the restructuring of the Astute Class nuclear powered submarine project.
Mr Gould also served as the Chief Operating Officer of Defence Equipment and Support Organisation in the UK Ministry of Defence.back to top
Monday, 23 July 2012Team Australia Participation at Idex 2013 and Follow-On Mission to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and OmanApplications are now being accepted from Australian defence companies interested in participating on the Team Australia stand at the International Defence Exhibition to be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE in early 2013FEBRUARY 2013 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Applications are now being accepted from Australian defence companies interested in participating on the Team Australia stand at the International Defence Exhibition to be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE during the period 17-21 February 2013 and for a follow on trade mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the State of Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman from 23 February to 2 March 2013. The mission will capitalise on defence export opportunities in the region and is designed to build on existing contacts made during recent missions to the region. Participation on the 200sqm Team Australia stand and on the mission will be free of charge. Participants will be responsible for their flights, accommodation, meals and freight costs display requirements outside the standard exhibition pod configuration described below. IDEX IDEX takes place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), which is centrally located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The exhibition centre is the largest of its kind in the Middle East providing 124,000sqm of event space. The DEU has secured over 200sqm to showcase Australian defence industry products and services. IDEX is a tri-service exhibition and attracts over 1000 exhibitors, delegations and visitors from around the world. The region continues to face significant sovereign security threats and has the financial resources to secure the resources to manage those threats. Many Australian companies have achieved commercial success as a result of exhibiting with Team Australia at IDEX. The link for IDEX 2013 is http://www.idexuae.ae/ Team Australia Stand The Team Australia stand will be open plan with exhibitors having individual ‘pods’ (4sqm) each providing a lockable storage cupboard, bench space sufficient to accommodate a laptop computer. There will also be wall space for display of exhibitor name and flat-screen TV or promotional material and bar stool seating. The Australian Defence Force will be supporting Team Australia at Indo Defence 2012 through the presence of senior uniformed personnel. A series of networking events will also be organised to maximise exposure of Australia’s defence industry capabilities. Applications are also invited from defence industry representatives who wish to attend the exhibition but do not wish to take dedicated display floor space on the stand. These participants will be included in Team Australia events and have access to common floor space (use of meeting and storage rooms and refreshment facilities) and export facilitation assistance on an equal basis with exhibiting participants. Team Australia’s presence at these events will be led by a Two Star military officer and an exhibitor’s booklet will be produced for distribution at the event. Mission to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman Part of the DEU’s campaign strategy for the Gulf is to regularly visit key military, government and commercial organisations in these countries. In May 2012 Team Australia led a very successful mission to KSA and Oman and will be building on those successes by conducting a second trade mission immediately after IDEX. Companies attending IDEX are encouraged to also participate in the Mission. With the assistance of Defence Attachés in the region, and other agencies including Austrade, the DEU will secure appointments with military, government and commercial agencies, enabling participating companies to present their products and capabilities directly to the customer. Places for both activities are limited! Applications must be submitted on or before 31 August 2012 in order to be considered. Companies are now invited to apply to participate at IDEX and/or the follow-on mission as part of Team Australia. Companies seeking to participate in Team Australia events should be aware that they need to agree to newly introduced Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions reinforce the requirement for companies to commit to the event as companies will be penalised for their withdrawal within 15 weeks of IDEX taking place. This commitment is vital as the DEU organises bespoke meetings specifically to benefit participating companies and takes into account delays and difficulties in progressing arrangements over the Christmas and New Year holiday breaks. The Application Form and the Terms and Conditions are available from the DEU website http://www.defence.gov.au/deu/Events.htm. If the number of companies that submit an application exceeds available positions on the Team Australia stand and on the mission, the following criteria will be used to assess which companies will be invited to participate. Companies that have submitted an application and have been deemed to support a Priority or Strategic Industry Capability will be given priority status. - Applicability of the product or service to a Defence environment
- Country of origin for manufacture of product, service delivery and Intellectual Property (IP)
- Degree to which the product or service directly supports the ADF
- Degree to which the product or service is unique or ‘niche’
- Company’s past performance and reputation, particularly in regard to Team Australia activities.
For further information on IDEX and the associated mission to KSA, Qatar and Oman, please contact Robert Barlin at robert.barlin@defence.gov.au or on 02 6144 2777. back to top
Monday, 23 July 2012Team Australia at the Indo Defence 2012 Tri Service Defence Exhibition and Forum and Exploratory Trade Mission to Brunei DarussalamApplications are now being accepted from Australian defence companies interested in participating on the Team Australia stand at Indo Defence 2012 to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia during the period 7-10 November 2012Applications are now being accepted from Australian defence companies interested in participating on the Team Australia stand at Indo Defence 2012 to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia during the period 7-10 November 2012 and/or in an associated exploratory mission to Brunei Darussalam from 12-15 November 2012. Participation on the Team Australia stand and on the mission will be free of charge. Participants will be responsible for their flights, accommodation, meals and freight costs display requirements outside the standard exhibition pod configuration. Indo Defence Indo Defence 2012 is one of the region’s major tri-Service defence exhibitions with over 15,000 trade visitors including over 500 VIP delegates from 40 countries expected to attend. The Team Australia stand at Indo Defence 2012 will be 144sqm and will be open plan with exhibitors having individual ‘pods’ (4sqm) each providing a lockable storage cupboard and bench space sufficient to accommodate a laptop computer. There will also be wall space for display of exhibitor name and flat-screen TV or promotional material and bar stool seating. The Australian Defence Force will be supporting Team Australia at Indo Defence 2012 through the presence of senior uniformed personnel. A series of networking events will also be organised to maximise exposure of Australia’s defence industry capabilities. Applications are also invited from defence industry representatives who wish to attend the exhibition but do not wish to take dedicated display floor space on the stand. These participants will be included in Team Australia events and have access to common floor space (use of meeting and storage rooms and refreshment facilities) and export facilitation assistance on an equal basis with exhibiting participants. Brunei Mission In association with Indo Defence 2012, the Defence Export Unit is planning an exploratory trade mission to Brunei Darussalam from 12-15 November 2012. The mission will be led by one of the Defence Export Unit’s 2-Star Military Specialists and will entail visits to military and state owned defence organisations to capitalise on opportunities identified as part of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces’ modernisation program. This includes maritime and air surveillance; disaster and humanitarian response; strategic airlift; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; cyber security; deployable first line medical and engineering support; tactical surveillance capabilities for ground force patrols; light weight body armour, protected mobility for ground forces; sonars and radars. Places for both activities are limited! Applications must be submitted prior to 10 August 2012 in order to be considered. If the number of companies that submit an application exceeds available positions on the Team Australia stand and on the mission, the following criteria will be used to assess which companies will be invited to participate. Companies that have submitted an application and have been deemed to support a Priority or Strategic Industry Capability will be given priority status. - Applicability of the product or service to a Defence environment
- Country of origin for manufacture of product, service delivery and Intellectual Property (IP)
- Degree to which the product or service directly supports the ADF
- Degree to which the product or service is unique or ‘niche’
- Company’s past performance and reputation, particularly in regard to Team Australia activities.
Companies looking to participate in Team Australia events should be aware that they will need to agree to newly introduced terms and conditions. These terms and conditions are outlined in the Terms and Conditions for Participating in a Team Australia Event and can be found on the Defence Export Unit website (http://www.defence.gov.au/deu/Events.htm). The application form for participation at Indo Defence and the mission to Brunei is also available from the Defence Export Unit website. For more information, please contact Kylie Ormerod by telephone on (02) 6144 2778 or by email at kylie.ormerod@defence.gov.au. back to top
Monday, 9 July 2012Update on Defence Trade Controls Bill (2011)The DTC wishes to update members on recent developments within the Defence Export areaThe implementing legislation which will give effect to the Treaty, the Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011, is still under consideration by the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade. The committee is due to report their findings back to the Senate by 15 August 2012. Consultation with industry, universities and the research sector on the bill continues. Defence also hosted the Treaty Management Board in Canberra on 9 May 2012 which made progress on bilateral preparations for Treaty implementation. The program designed to test the full scope of Treaty activities, called Pathfinder, is expected to commence in July 2012. Selection of test projects will be finalised soon, and select project related companies will be invited by the Defence Export Unit (DEU) to participate in Pathfinder activities. The test program is expected to be complete by the end of August 2012, and the results will be made available soon thereafter. Within Defence, the US Trade Treaty team has joined the recently formed Arms Control Branch in Defence. The team expect to soon launch a new website with specific Treaty information on joining the Australian Community, operational requirements, forms, frequently asked questions, updated contact details and other related material. In related news, Defence have established an Australian Military Sales Office to facilitate the sale of Australian technology to overseas defence partners. The office is intended to be a "One Stop Shop" for manufacturers looking to export defence goods. The program, modeled on the US' Foreign Military Sales office, will incorporate the Defence Export Unit and Defence Disposals Agency, and will also oversee the Global Supply Chain Program.
The DTC will continue to provide information on these initiatives as more information becomes available.
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Thursday, 5 July 2012Business Opportunities in India WorkshopThe Australian Centre for Asian Business is hosting a hands-on workshop to provide participants with information on the business environment in India.
$50 per attendee
Wednesday 25 July 8.30am - 10:30am
Level 5, Room 26 (Council Room), Hawke Building
University of South Australia, City West Campus The Australian Centre for Asian Business (University of South Australia) and Access India (a boutique advisory firm) are hosting a hands-on workshop to provide participants with information on the business environment in India and market entry strategies (including identifying possible partners). It is expected that members from senior management will benefit from this practical workshop giving you valuable insights into conducting business in India, as well as giving participants an opportunity to network with like- minded business leaders.
Senior management will benefit from these practical workshops that go beyond generic high level insights and into customised market entry strategies, with the opportunity to network with like-minded business leaders. Expected outcomes for individual participants are:- Strategic insights on business opportunities in India relating to the Defence sector;
- New policy developments in the Defence sector in India and what it means for foreign companies conducting business in this sector;
- Tangible and practical market entry strategies; and
- Answers to specific questions sought by each participant (either during the workshop or through a one to one meeting with the facilitator).
Registration fee is $50. Morning tea will be provided. This event is sponsored by Finlaysons, and Supported by the DTC, Business SA, Advantage SA; Council for International Trade & Commerce South Australia; and the Australia India Business Council
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Tuesday, 3 July 2012Nimbleness needed to be on top of the gameSOUTH Australia's defence industry is running so lean there's barely room to commit resources to explore other markets. That's the word from the new head of the Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) Jack Mahoney.
This is happening when it is becoming vital for many companies to diversify to maintain their workforce and workflow, Mr Mahoney said.
Mr Mahoney, chairperson of the DTC industry group and general manager of Lockheed Martin Australia Electronic Systems, said as defence spending continued to contract globally, it was the smaller Small to Medium Enterprises that were showing the most nimbleness in diversifying to win commercial contracts.
He said the DTC would be focusing on helping companies make the transition.
"That is a challenge when you are in the defence industry, you are relatively used to having a single client, smaller SMEs have multiple clients, but others need to say: `OK, how do we move from that single client mindset'," Mr Mahoney said.
"Due to the decline in the market, companies have had to trim down and become very lean ... so if you ask an SME to look at an adjacent market they say: `with what? We have no capacity to look at additional markets, I'm just trying to keep going'.
"This is where the DTC can step in".
The DTC has focused its attention on "doing the legwork" in finding potential markets for its 250 member companies employing in excess of 17,000 people in the state.
Mr Mahoney intends working toward continuing the work as he replaces Jim Whalley as chair of the DTC board of directors.
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Monday, 25 June 2012Team Australia at the Association of the United States Army 2012 ExpositionThe AUSA exposition is an annual defence exhibition and the largest land exposition in North America.The AUSA exposition is an annual defence exhibition and the largest land exposition in North America. The exposition brings together senior military personnel from the US Army, US Army Commands, the US Department of Defense, the US Congress and foreign defence officials. All land defence primes and sub-primes will be represented at AUSA 2012 in addition to the broader US land defence industry. AUSA 2012 will be held in Washington DC, 22 - 24 October 2012. AUSA 2012 will provide a unique opportunity to showcase Australian defence industry products and services, discover new developments in defence technology and meet with colleagues from the world-wide defence community. AUSA 2012 also incorporates conferences, networking events and discussion forums. Further information can be obtained from: www.ausa.org/meetings/2012/annualmeeting/Pages/2012AUSAAnnualMeetingDefault.aspx The Department of Defence is inviting Australian defence companies who wish to be part of a Department of Defence supported Team Australia mission to AUSA 2012 to register their participation by 4.00 pm 31 July 2012. Membership of the Team Australia mission to AUSA 2012 is open to any Australian company promoting Australian products and technologies in the land and security sectors. Team Australia will be led by the Defence Export Unit’s Military Specialist. The Department of Defence will provide additional support to mission members by: - identifying land opportunities in North America
- facilitating meetings between mission members and North American companies and industry associations
- arranging briefings in relation to winning work in the United States
Participation as a member of Team Australia mission offers considerable advantages for Australian defence companies. Australian defence companies will work with Defence Materiel Organisation Staff Washington, the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education and State Governments personnel to maximise the success of the mission. Participation with Team Australia at AUSA 2012 will be free of charge. Missioners will be responsible for the consignment costs of promotional material and the travel, accommodation and subsistence costs of their staff. Applications forms and Terms and Conditions for the AUSA exposition are attached to this flyer and also available on the Team Australia website. Enquiries should be directed to linus.ryrie@defence.gov.au or telephone (02) 6144 2773. Registration of participation should be emailed to teamaustralia@defence.gov.au by 4.00 pm 31 July 2012 Further information on Team Australia see http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/teamaustralia/ or contact Team Australia at teamaustralia@defence.gov.au back to top
Monday, 25 June 2012Team Australia at Modern Day Marine 2012The Modern Day Marine [MDM] 2012 exhibition is an annual defence exhibition and is co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base, QuanticoThe Modern Day Marine [MDM] 2012 exhibition is an annual defence exhibition and is co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base, Quantico. Marine Corps Base Quantico is home to the Combat Development Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command. These commands are responsible for setting requirements, developing equipment and systems, and purchasing the equipment and systems that the Marine Corps will rely on into the future. These vital and unique functions play a large part in positioning Modern Day Marine as a premier military equipment, systems, services and technology exhibition. MDM will be held 25 - 27 September 2012 at the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia. Australian defence companies can exhibit at MDM 2012 under the Team Australia banner. The Department of Defence is inviting Australian defence companies who wish to be part of a Department of Defence supported Team Australia mission to MDM 2012 to register their participation by 4.00 pm 31 July 2012. Membership of the Team Australia mission to MDM 2012 is open to any Australian company promoting Australian products and technologies in the land, maritime and security sectors. Team Australia will be led by the Defence Export Unit’s Military Specialist. The Department of Defence will provide additional support to mission members by: - identifying land opportunities in North America
- facilitating meetings between mission members and North American companies and industry associations
- arranging briefings in relation to winning work in the United States
Participation as a member of Team Australia mission offers considerable advantages for Australian defence companies. Australian defence companies will work with Defence Materiel Organisation Staff Washington, the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education and State Governments personnel to maximise the success of the mission. Participation with Team Australia at MDM 2012 will be free of charge. Missioners will be responsible for the consignment costs of promotional material and the travel, accommodation and subsistence costs of their staff. Applications forms and Terms and Conditions for the MDM exhibition are attached to this flyer and also available on the Team Australia website. A post-MDM mission is planned for the week after Modern Day Marine for companies to undertake business-to-business on briefings and meetings with US military Commands and primes and sub-primes. Enquiries should be directed to linus.ryrie@defence.gov.au or telephone (02) 6144 2773. Registration of participation should be emailed to teamaustralia@defence.gov.au by 4.00 pm 31 July 2012 Further information on Team Australia see http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/teamaustralia/ or contact Team Australia at teamaustralia@defence.gov.au back to top
Friday, 1 June 2012DTC Member Awards 2012The DTC Defence Industry Member Awards proudly sponsored by Flinders University In its third year of the DTC Defence Industry Member Awards, the DTC were privileged to have had an impressive number and quality of submissions from members. We thank all members that submitted nominations for the awards and congratulate them on their achievements in the defence industry.
Monday, 19 March 2012Advance Notice- Australian defence industry conference 2012The CPA will be holding their annual Defence Industry Conference in Adelaide in AugustHilton International Hotel Adelaide, 22nd and 23rd August 2012
Program is currently being developed but potential sessions include · - Australian Government procurement and approval processes explained
- Achieving internal control and reporting excellence
- Update on Defence spending, policy and regulation
- Enhancing your Commercial skill-set
- Diversifying your business to capture new markets
- Carbon tax
- Global perspective on Defence spending
plus other topics. Further details will provided as they become available. For Enquiries, contact trevor.duell@dtc.org.au
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Monday, 23 January 2012Legacy Tour to Lake Eyre & Woomera80 places on board a Cobham Aviation jet are available to fly over the abundant Lake Eyre which has experienced a once-in-fifty-years flood. On March 3 Legacy is offering an experience that only money can buy. 80 places on board a Cobham Aviation jet are available to fly over the abundant Lake Eyre which has experienced a once-in-fifty-years flood. The size of Holland, Lake Eyre Basin was filled to capacity in 2011, providing habitat to birdlife breeding in astonishing numbers. With summer rains in the north, it may fill to capacity again with fresh floodwaters. In addition to the Lake Eyre flyover, the touring party will visit the Woomera Prohibited Area. Under command of the site Director, Legacy has gained special access to the restricted area. Today the Australian Government uses the site for testing of missiles, aircraft and weapons. Additionally, the Prohibited Area is leased to foreign Governments and private companies for testing of weapons, rockets and drone aircraft. The Woomera Range is booked for tests extending well into 2023. In June 2010 the Japanese space probe Hayabusa landed on the Woomera Test Range after visiting the asteroid 25143 Itokawa. The Legacy tour will visit Woomera on a day (March 3, 2012) when preparations will be underway for C130 Hercules flight trials, explosive trials and a space shot. “Today, public access to Woomera is restricted, and tours of the rocket range are all but impossible. For those with an interest in birdlife and the environment, history, aviation, aeronautics or military hardware, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”, said Legacy CEO, Rainer Jozeps. At a cost of only $750, the one day trip on March 3, 2012, is expected to fill up quickly. Bookings at Legacy on (08) 8231 9812 or by filling out the booking form
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Monday, 23 January 2012Exploratory trade mission to Chile, South AmericaThe Defence Export Unit is conducting an exploratory trade mission to Chile which includes attendance at the International Air & Space Fair (FIDAE) and visits to the military and state owned defence organisations26 March – 3 April 2012 The Defence Export Unit is conducting an exploratory trade mission to Chile which includes attendance at the International Air & Space Fair (FIDAE) and visits to the military and state owned defence organisations in addition to visits to prime companies operating in the region. A number of opportunities have been identified in Chile's existing aerospace and naval re-equipment programs. The Team Australia trade mission, to be led by Air Vice-Marshal John Kindler AO, AFC will explore the following opportunities further when meeting with key Chilean Air Force and Navy personnel at FIDAE: | C31 systems (command, control, communications & intelligence) | Simulators, training aids and training systems | | Integrated logistics solutions | Platform upgrades | | Life of type extensions | Radars and specialty systems | | Secondary vessels (mine hunters, patrol craft) & support craft | Rations, clothing & disposable items | | Armoured vehicles | Building patrol boats | | Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) opportunities | Navigation, communication & electronic systems | | Aircraft maintenance | Space technology | Enquiries should be directed to: Virginia Francken, Defence Export Unit, telephone (02) 6144 2780 or email: Virginia.francken@defence.gov.au The closing date for expressions of interest is 1 February 2012. Applications for the mission can be downloaded here, with the full terms and conditions available here.
For more information on Team Australia go to website: http://www.defence.gov.au/teamaustralia. For information on the International Air & Space Fair (FIDAE) visit website: http://www.fidae.cl back to top
Saturday, 26 November 2011457 update: New Processing Location for South Australian Caseload Applications relating to the 457 visa program linked to sponsors based in South Australia will be processed by the Sydney 457 Centre of Excellence from 5 December 2011. Applications lodged up to 4 December 2011 will
continue to be processed by the Melbourne 457 Centre of Excellence. As a sponsoring business, you may contact Audrey
Ng, Team Leader, on 02 8862 6456 or audrey.ng@immi.gov.au
regarding enquiries in relation to applications lodged on or after 5 December
2011. If you require further information about the 457
program in general, you may also contact the Industry and Regional Outreach
Officer of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship in South Australia, Mr
Jan Schmortte on 0434 076 437 or jan.schmortte@immi.gov.auback to top
Tuesday, 4 October 2011DTC Members in inBusiness Top 100Several Defence Teaming Centre Members have been named in inBusiness' Top 100 SA CompaniesSeveral Defence Teaming Centre Members have been named in inBusiness' Top 100 SA Companies. The list, assembled by InBusiness Magazine, recognises the contributions of companies that are either primarily SA owned (50.01%) or public companies that are based in Adelaide
The DTC would like to congratulate the following members who have been named in InBusiness' Top 100 SA Companies: # 14 Badge Constructions # 27 Codan # 33 Candetti Constructions # 51 Legend Corporation
# 61 SAGE Automation # 75 Nova Group # 80 SCF Group # 100 Logi-Tech
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Monday, 5 September 2011New 457 Sponsorship Accreditation InitiativeThe Government has decided to introduce a sponsor accreditation scheme in November 2011. Accreditation will qualify a sponsor for priority processing of 457 nominations and visa applications and will extend the sponsorship agreement validity to 6 years. Businesses need to meet a range of requirements to qualify for the accreditation, for example they must have had a minimum turnover of $4 million per year for the last three years, and they must have had at least 30 Subclass 457 visa holders granted in the previous 12 months. For more information, please refer to the fact sheet located here
If you have any questions in relation to this initiative or any other skilled migration matters, please contact Mr Jan Schmortte, Industry & Regional Outreach Officer for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship by phone (0434 076 437) or email (jan.schmortte@dtc.org.au).back to top
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