Victorian Defence & Space Network

Victorian Defence & Space Network (VDSN) is an exciting and innovative Victorian Government initiative. The VDSN establishes a new and unique Victorian defence and space industry networking group. For more information about the VDSN, click the link below to find out more.

Victorian Defence and Space Network

Capabilities

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Aerospace

Victoria’s world-class aerospace design and manufacturing capabilities make a significant contribution to Australia’s military aerospace industry.

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Maritime

Victoria has extensive experience in naval shipbuilding, with more than 40 ships constructed in the State since the 1940s.

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Land

Victoria has extensive capabilities in the design, development, manufacturing and sustainment of a range of military vehicles.

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Cyber and Digital

With more than 350 digital and cyber security businesses, Victoria is a leading provider of digital defence capabilities to the Australian Defence Organisation.

Research and Development

Victoria brings together the world’s best and brightest minds in defence research and development (R&D). With so many facilities in one state, Victoria is the nation’s hub for innovation and specialist defence knowledge.

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Weapons and Munitions

Victoria is home to key defence infrastructure with Guided Weapon and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) applications, including munitions manufacture in Benalla (one of only two locations in Australia) and storage & distribution facilities in Mangalore, HMAS Cerberus & Point Wilson.

24,300

Defence industry jobs

$8.4bn

Contribution to GDP

6,300

Supply chain businesses

40%

National defence R&D undertaken by Victorian universities

$350mn

Export contribution

Avalon Airshow 2023

Earlier this year, the Victorian Government hosted Victorian defence, aerospace and space companies and entities throughout the 2023 Avalon AIrshow on the Victorian Government Pavilion. The Airshow enabled critical engagement with key government and defence decision-makers, industry, and representatives from foreign air forces.