Supply chain & skills

EXPERTS ON LAND

Victoria’s land systems industry has a proven record in delivering a wide range of capabilities used by the Australian Defence Force. Victoria is the major national centre for the design, engineering, systems integration, testing, production and support of military vehicles, land equipment and soldier support systems and research and development. Over 300 small to medium sized enterprises provide supply chain support to the sector across a range of areas including:

Design
Electrical and electronics
Engines and Drive Train
ICT and software
Manufacturing and fabrication
Materials technology
Research and development
Systems integration
Through life support

To access a list of Victorian businesses with land systems capabilities see Victorian Defence Alliance – Land Systems

MARITIME EXCELLENCE

Victoria’s industry has a proud and successful history in naval shipbuilding. Victorian companies contribute to construction and support supply chains for naval ships and submarines, with more than 270 companies supplying expertise across a range of areas including:

Design
Manufacturing and fabrication
Communication and control systems
Engines and propulsion
Electrical and electronic systems
Fluid dynamics research
Materials testing
Systems integration and engineering
ICT and software
Intelligent systems design
Advanced visualisation tools
Professional services

To access a list of Victorian businesses with naval maritime expertise see Victoria Defence Alliance – Maritime.

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 240 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