Defence technologies: sector strategy

The Victorian defence sector has an annual economic impact on Victoria of up to 8 billion dollars. Victoria's defence industry includes more than 300 businesses and directly employs around 7,000 people making equipment and providing services for defence activities. Victoria's defence industry offering has strong potential for future growth. Victoria's capabilities match global defence industry needs in areas spanning information and communication technology (ICT) systems; cyber technologies managing the interface between human and digital systems; robotics, aerospace and unmanned aerial systems; chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear handling facilities; defence infrastructure; professional services; science and research and advanced manufacturing technologies.

The goals of the strategy are to: (1) appoint a Victorian defence industry advocate; (2) develop a compelling brand to market Victoria's defence industry; (3) assist the Victorian defence industry to access Asian, European and other growing defence markets; (4) develop a broad based Victorian global supply chain program; (5) identify opportunities for Victoria's defence industry; (6) cooperate with other states on specific defence projects and policy issues; (7) retain and expand defence and industry infrastructure; (8) assist Victoria's defence industry to diversify; (9) develop a supply chain awareness and certification readiness program; (10) support Victoria's defence research and development sector; and (11) develop a program to assist companies developing future defence technologies.

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