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May 2020

Online Complex Project Simulation

Practice your complex project leadership skills through a major project simulation without the real risks.

L3Harris Australia seeks Global Supply Chain Partners

Submit an Expression of Interest to join the L3Harris Global Supply Chain.

DST launches Defence Science and Technology Strategy 2030

DST has released More, together: Defence Science and Technology Strategy 2030.

Multimillion dollar boost to Australia's Defence Industry

Defence Innovation Hub awards 7 new innovation contracts.

Submissions to the Concept for Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2040 now open

Submit your Expression of Interest to assist in the development of the Concept for Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2040.

Navy to receive new patrol boats to boost capability

Austal wins contract to build 6 new Cape Class Patrol Boats for Royal Australian Navy.

Chemring Australia wins contract to supply global F-35 fleet

Geelong-based company, Chemring, awarded contract with the US Navy under the global F-35 Program.

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April 2020

Review of the CDIC

You are invited to contribute to the review of the CDIC.

LAND 400 Phase 3 Roadshow to continue online

The LAND 400 Phase 3 Australian Industry Capability Roadshow will recommence online.

Submissions to the Concept for Future Logistics 2040 now open

Submit your Expression of Interest to assist in the development of the Concept for Future Logistics 2040.

Call out to industry on seaboat capabilities

Defence are seeking input in relation to the Royal Australian Navy Seaboat Australian Industry Capability Study.

Opportunities for Australian SMEs to support Leidos Australia on Land 129 Phase 3

Leidos Australia is seeking Australian industry participants in support of Land 129 Phase 3.

ISSARTEL - HIFRASER kicks off Australian Sovereign Supply Chain Qualification Program

ISSARTEL – HIFRASER is building an Australian Sovereign Supply Chain to support the Attack Class Submarine Program.

Hanwha Defense Australia launches Australian Industry Portal

Register with Hanwha’s new Australian Industry Portal to access supply chain opportunities.

Complexity 101 project management webinar

Gain an introductory understanding of complexity theory in project management.

Managing Messy Problems with Polarity Mapping Online Workshop

The Managing Messy Problems online workshop introduces Polarity Mapping – a visual framework used to manage complex problems.

March 2020

We're still here to help Australian small business

Find out what support is available for your business.

Let us help with Business Continuity Management Planning

Do you have a Business Continuity Management Plan? The CDIC’s Defence Business Advisers can help you develop one.

The Defence Innovation Hub is still operating!

Working with you to innovate and develop your ideas.

The 2020 Australian Defence Sales Catalogue is now available

Showcasing leading-edge Australian products, technology and services.

Counter Improvised Threat Grand Challenge

NGTF are seeking proposals for the Counter Improvised Threat Grand Challenge - Phase 2: Integration.

Opportunities for Australian suppliers in Hunter Class Frigate Program

BAE Systems has opportunities for Australian suppliers in the Hunter Class Frigate Program.

AeroPM celebrates as it opens its new office

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP opens AeroPM’s new facilities in Barton.

AUSMURI 2020 round 4 announced

Focusing on Cyber and trusted autonomous systems - submissions for the US MURI program close on 14 September 2020 (US time)

Become an Australian Trusted Trader

Save your business time and money by becoming an accredited Australian Trusted Trader.

Liability in Defence ASDEFCON based contracts

Request for Industry participants to pilot the new Defence ASDEFCON Liability course.

February 2020

Submissions for Army Innovation Day 2020 closing soon

Showcasing opportunities to enhance Defence’s efficiency and effectiveness.

Opportunities for Australian suppliers with Boeing Defence Australia

Boeing Defence Australia invites expressions of interest from Australian suppliers through the ICN Gateway.

TechNet Cyber 2020

TechNet Cyber has been postponed due to COVID-19.

2020 International Roundtable Workshops

The International Centre for Complex Project Management (ICCPM) invites project leaders to participate in the 2020 International Roundtable Series.

January 2020

M113 armoured personnel carrier

LAND 400 Phase 3 Australian Industry Capability Roadshow

Showcase your business to be a part of the Land 400 Defence project.

Help for Australian bushfire affected businesses

Find information, support and resources to help you with your next steps.

December 2019

Green Christmas tree with orange stars scattered around The CDIC would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season.

CDIC Christmas holiday shutdown period

Season’s greetings and happy holidays from the CDIC team.

Australian flag with images of a chess board in the background.

Cyber: Broad Area Call for Proposals

Your Defence cyber research project could be taken up by the Next Generation Technologies Fund.

Attendees of the Defence Innovation Hub Conference 2020

Defence Innovation Hub Industry Conference wrap up

Find out what the sector leaders were talking about at the Defence Innovation Hub Industry Conference.

Image of winners at the Essington Lewis Awards 2019 with the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP.

14th Annual Essington Lewis Awards open for applications

Entries are now open for the Essington Lewis Awards - recognising excellence in Defence projects.

November 2019

New CDIC website

The CDIC website has a new look and feel.

Distributed Multi-Domain Networks

Find out what funding opportunities are open under the Next Gen Tech Fund.

Human Artificial Intelligence Interaction

Find out what funding opportunities are open under the Next Gen Tech Fund.

October 2019

Collaborate to win defence work

Are you an Australia Business? Find out what you need to do and who you need to collaborate with to win defence work.

CDIC extends its reach at Pacific 2019

Find out how CDIC managed a successful collaboration with our defence partners at Pacific 2019.

August 2019

Graphic of data streams making a padlock

Market assessment of COMSEC capability

The Department of Defence, through DXC Technology, is conducting a market assessment of Australian communications security (COMSEC) capability.

Synthetic Environment Working Group focusing on impact and vulnerabilities

The next Synthetic Environment Working Group (SEWG) will focus on the impact and vulnerabilities of rapid growth in simulation.

Innovation button

DefendTex wins innovation contract

The Defence Innovation Hub has awarded a contract to DefendTex to develop cutting-edge technology for the Australian Defence Force.

July 2019

Hunter Defence Conference a must for regional businesses

The 10th Hunter Defence Conference is a ‘must-attend’ event for regional SMEs aiming to break into the Defence industry.

Artists impression of the Hunter class future frigate

Australian suppliers finding opportunities in Hunter Class Frigate Program

150 businesses met to find out about opportunities in the Hunter Class Frigate program.

Defence CRC for Trusted Autonomous Systems now operational

The Defence Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Trusted Autonomous Systems has opened.

Army Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle

New research into advanced materials for Defence

7 proposals from Australian universities and industry will support research for Defence.

June 2019

Australian Army soldier Sergeant Carl Reck checks out the Cerberus GL unmanned aerial system at Army Innovation Day 2018 in Canberra

Call for innovations to improve Army's network assurance

Defence Innovation Hub invites proposals in network assurance.

Artists impression of the Hunter class future frigate

Getting involved in Hunter Class Frigates just got easier

The Industry Capability Network Gateway expanded its taxonomy for the defence industry.

Boost to Defence Innovation Hub contracts

The Defence Innovation Hub awarded $67 million in innovation contracts between January and June 2019.

Army personnel paddling inflatable raft, with one solider preparing to fire weapon.

Nine new Human Performance Research projects approved

The Human Performance Research Network will undertake 9 new studies.

April 2019

Businesses can self-nominate for new Defence Industry Security Program

You can now join the new DISP without having a Defence contract.

Recognising outstanding contributions to defence industry

Find out the 2019 recipients of the Defence Industry Service Commendation.

First Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grants

7 businesses shared $2.6 million of investment to build capability.

Innovation button

Nine innovation contracts awarded

The Defence Innovation Hub has awarded $15.1 million to Australian businesses and universities.

Minister Reynolds addressing DMTC conference 2019

Defence Materials Technology Centre awarded innovation contract

DMTC and Thales Australia explore the networking of soldiers' equipment.

Two soldiers using driving simulator

Growing the network of human performance specialists

Universities applied for funding to research physical and cognitive performance enhancements for Defence.

February 2019

Military Sales Catalogue

New, larger Australian Military Sales Catalogue released

The 2019 Australian Military Sales Catalogue is now available.

WA universities to co-host space technologies symposium

NASA astronaut Pam Melroy will keynote at the March 2019 EDTAS space technologies symposium.

January 2019

World networks abstract

Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program networking event

Learn about capability areas of interest to the defence primes at the Avalon Airshow 2019.

December 2018

Defence Industry and Innovation - the place to meet at Avalon 2019

Come and meet us at the Defence Industry and Innovation stand at Avalon 2019.

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo, MP, tours Thomas Global Systems with CEO Angus Hutchinson, Chairman William Hutchinson and Engineer Joshua Gibbons, at the facility in Regents Park, Sydney.

Defence Innovation Hub invests in leading edge technologies

5 businesses have been awarded contracts through the Defence Innovation Hub.

Autonomous Warrior 2018 highlights autonomous systems capability

The latest autonomous capability developments were displayed at Autonomous Warrior 2018.

Australia’s First F-35A Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft prepare for the journey home

Showcasing Australian industry in F-35 Program

Watch a video showcasing Australia's first F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.

November 2018

Leidos contracted under Global Supply Chain Program

The Global Supply Chain Program contracts its eighth defence prime.

Minister for Defence Industry Steven Ciobo and ADF personnel with the maritime portable detector

Innovators test maritime portable Raman detector

The Navy has tested a device that provides sailors with safer stand-off detection of explosives.

October 2018

Nominations open for $60,000 Avalon Innovation Awards

Innovators can nominate for the Avalon 2019 Innovation Awards.

Laboratory, test tubes

Do you export defence and strategic goods or technology?

Register for an upcoming 2018 event to learn about Defence Export Controls.

September 2018

2019 Military Sales Catalogue open for business

Apply now to be included in the 2019 Australian Military Sales Catalogue.

Can your innovation help the US Air Force?

AFWERX has launched 2 industry challenges for helmet systems and pilot training.

Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Steven Ciobo MP at the Defence Industry and Innovation stand at Land Forces 2018

SMEs meet with prime contractors at Land Forces 2018

100 businesses took part in a networking event with our prime contractors at Land Forces 2018.

Australia-France Defence Industry Symposium to deepen ties

The Australia-France Defence Industry Symposium is your chance to network with French businesses.

August 2018

Laboratory, test tubes

Do you export defence and strategic goods or technology?

Register for an upcoming 2018 event to learn about Defence Export Controls.

Concept of Defence Industry and Innovation stand at Land Forces 2018

Come see us at Land forces 2018 to connect with Defence

Access advice, industry briefings and networking opportunities at Land Forces 2018.

US Defense opportunity for world-leading Australian technologies

The US Department of Defense sought submissions from world-leading technology companies.

Australia-Israel defence industry briefing and networking event

The Department of Defence will host a networking event for Australian and Israeli industry.

Matt Ramage and Sheridan Kearney at Meet the Chiefs briefing

Delivering the Government's long-term plan for Australian defence industry

Ongoing innovation investment supports Australia's defence industry strategic vision.

Australia Network

National security science and technology priorities

The National Security Science and Technology Centre unveiled its policy and priorities.

Young male and female workers in defence industry

Have your say about defence industry skilling

Have your say on priorities for upskilling the defence industry.

World networks abstract

Network with global primes

Find out how to supply to the global markets of the defence primes at Avalon 2019.

July 2018

Laboratory, test tubes

Do you export defence and strategic goods or technology?

Register for an upcoming 2018 event to learn about Defence Export Controls.

Group of People with Ships

Maritime Environmental Working Group conference

The first 2018 Maritime Environmental Working Group Conference was held on 24 July.

Team Defence Australia Eurosatory 2018 exhibit

Successful TDA trade mission to Europe

The Team Defence Australia delegation has returned after a successful trade mission.

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