Publications
Access the latest publications, policies and strategy documents that shape Victoria’s defence industry.
The Defence Export Strategy sets out a comprehensive system to plan, guide and measure defence export outcomes.
The space economy is a diverse sector with complex interactions and interdependencies. The following statement provides detail on the space industries and capability in Victoria.
The Defence Industrial Capability Plan outlines the Commonwealth Government’s long-term vision to build and develop a robust, resilient, and internationally competitive Australian defence industry base that can help meet defence capability requirements.
The Defence Industry Skilling and STEM Strategy details how the Commonwealth Government will help Australia’s defence industry to meet their workforce skills requirements over the coming decade.
Guided by force structure priorities, STaR Shots guide and focus the national S&T enterprise while encouraging innovative ideas and innovative approaches that will deliver leap-ahead capabilities for Defence.
The Defence Space Strategy describes the strategic context in the space environment, articulates the vision and mission for the space domain and sets out the underpinning objectives of the 2040 vision for Australia as an integrated space power.
The Naval Shipbuilding Plan outlines the Commonwealth Government’s vision for the Australian naval shipbuilding enterprise and the significant investment required in coming decades.
The Defence Industrial Capability Plan introduces the new Sovereign Industrial Capability Assessment Framework to provide a repeatable methodology to identify Sovereign Industrial Capability Priorities.
Made in Victoria 2030 Manufacturing Statement sets out the Victorian Government’s priorities for enhancing sovereign advanced manufacturing, attracting and stimulating investment, and creating new jobs for Victoria.
The universities of Victoria and Tasmania are recognised internationally for their research capability and make a significant contribution to Australia’s defence and national security research efforts. Their capabilities and credentials are identified in this Directory against the broad capability areas outlined in the Directory.
The Defence Strategic Review was released in April 2023 and outlines the agenda for a reform to Defence's posture and structure.