SUCCESS IN SUBMARINES
Victorian industry makes an important contribution to the supply chain involved in the sustainment of the Collins Class submarines. As a crucial part of the national submarine industry supply chain, Victoria’s success is based on the capabilities and strength of a number of small to medium sized enterprises. These businesses deliver high quality products and services to the Australian Defence Force, and are well placed to support the development and construction of Australia’s new generation of submarines. More than 240 businesses supply the following expertise:
- Battery technologies
- Communications systems
- Electrical systems
- Fluid systems
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
- Propulsion systems
- Design and engineering
- Metal fabrication
- Modelling and simulation
- Outfitting and raw materials
- Professional services
- Research and development
- Safety systems
- Signature management
- Through life support
- Tooling
- Training services
To access the list of Victorian companies with expertise in design, construction and sustainment of submarines see Victoria Defence Alliance – Submarines.
THE LEADER IN AEROSPACE
Victoria has world-class innovative design and manufacturing capabilities which make a significant contribution to Australia’s military aerospace industry. Victoria has around 250 aerospace businesses supplying the Australian and global defence industry, with capabilities that include:
- Advanced composite materials and production
- Component design, testing and certification
- Simulation and modelling
- Unmanned aerial vehicles
- Manufacturing
- Software development
- Platform support and systems engineering
- Air traffic management systems
- Maintenance, repair and overhaul
To access a list of Victorian businesses with aerospace expertise see Victoria Defence Alliance – Aerospace.
DIGITAL AND CYBER SYSTEMS
Victoria is the leading state for defence industry digital, electronic and cyber security. Around 145 leading national and multinational digital and cyber security businesses operate in Victoria, including Telstra, CSIRO, and NBN. Victoria’s capabilities include:
- Antennae and radio communications
- Communications systems design and manufacture
- Cyber security
- Digital periscope systems
- Electronic surveillance and countermeasures
- Navigation equipment
- Radar and sonar systems
- Technologies, robotics and professional services
To access a list of Victorian businesses with digital and electronic/cyber systems expertise see Victorian Defence Alliance – Digital.
