Defence SA

The South Australian Government has assumed a caretaker role in advance of the State Election on 21 March 2026. During this period we will be sharing fewer updates and comments on our posts will be disabled. More information on caretaker: bit.ly/4rjLofg

Milestone unlocked 🔓 South Australia’s new $200 million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility (DMMF) is nearly complete 👏 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4qJHdby #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry

Submissions for the #LandForces2026 Innovation Pitchest & Awards are now open, and you're invited to present ideas that could shape the future of land capability. 💡🎤 Submit your breakthrough ideas before 9 June 2026. 👉 bit.ly/4kHFrpV #DefenceIndustry #DefenceState

You're invited! ✉️ @AustSubAgency, with ASC and @BAESystemsAus, invites national defence industry to submit an EOI to attend the AUKUS National Supply Chain Conference. 📅 17 March 2026 📍 Adelaide Register. 👉 bit.ly/3MMqjew #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry #AUKUS

🤔 Are you a university student or recent graduate curious to explore where a defence industry career could take you? Join us at The Big Meet on Tuesday 31 March. Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4aKxDQV #DefenceState #DefenceCareers #FindYourPlaceSA #TheBigMeet

#ICYMI 🚢 Lockheed Martin Australia was awarded another nine-month extension of its Aegis Sustainment Program for the Hobart class guided missile destroyers, creating new roles in South Australia. Find out more. 👉 bit.ly/4amWI4t #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry

De Stefano & Co invite you to their upcoming Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) webinars where you'll gain insight on how to become (or remain) DISP compliant. 🔐 📅 19 February or 4 March Register now. 👉 bit.ly/4tJojoa #DefenceIndustry #DefenceState

Expressions of interest for industry to join the South Australia - The Defence State stand at Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition 2026 are open! 📧 To submit your interest, please email events@defencesa.com #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry #LandForces2026

📢 Want to be in the know for UDT Australia 2026? Don't miss the industry briefing on Friday 20 February. Secure your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/4tBsjqE #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry #UDTAustralia2026

💼 WE’RE HIRING! We have an exciting opportunity for a Defence and Space Project Manager to join the team! Applications close Wednesday 18 February 2026. Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/3NUYVLs #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry #DefenceCareers

🦅✈️ The Peregrine has landed in the #DefenceState! The first of Australia's new MC-55A Peregrine intelligence aircraft arrived at RAAF Base Edinburgh recently where the entire fleet will be operated by 10SQN. Find out more. 👉 bit.ly/46CLm9V #DefenceIndustry

Eight homegrown companies have secured $2.84 million through the latest round of the Defence Industry Development Grants Program, supercharging innovation, advanced manufacturing and sovereign capability. ⚙️ Learn more. 👉 bit.ly/46iRMv5 #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry

📢 Don't miss @BabcockAusNZ Defence Industry Engagement session in Adelaide on Monday 9 February. It's free to register, but places are limited ➡️ bit.ly/4tnW3Ht #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry

📣 There's still time to apply for the Defence Industry Development Grants Program! 📅 Applications for the Exports stream and Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream close Sat 28 Feb. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/49NE2KR #DefenceIndustry

Shoal Group has entered a new partnership with global nuclear engineering company Assystem, marking a significant step in strengthening Australia’s nuclear submarine supply chain and sovereign capabilities. Read more. 👉 bit.ly/3LPCiYn #DefenceIndustry #DefenceState

Big news from Ares Armaments! The South Australian-based manufacturer has signed an MoU with US company Limitless Aeronatics. Read more. 👉 bit.ly/4qQSWFR #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry

🎫 Tickets are now available for the first Connect@DTC event of 2026! 📅: 4 February 2026 ⌚: 5.00 – 7.00pm 📍: William Buck, 6/211 Victoria Square, Adelaide Book now 👉 bit.ly/3LAh7cq #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry

The new Australian Submarine Agency Industry Engagement Portal is now live, enabling the industry to stay up to date with events, information and industry engagement opportunities. Sign up today. ➡ bit.ly/4py7n0p #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry #AUKUS

SA-based Swordfish Computing and @SpaceMachinesCo were amongst 14 Australian companies to sign new contracts under ASCA's Emerging and Disruptive Technologies program. More. ➡ bit.ly/4suVfzM #DefenceIndustry #DefenceState

ASC has partnered with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) to develop the skilled workforce needed for #AUKUS. Read more about the new partnership. ➡ bit.ly/4pwc0rP #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry