Businesses invited to Defence Industry Support Forum

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Chief Defence Force General Angus Campbell AO, DSC, speaking at the official launch of the Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS) in Brindabella Business Park, Canberra. Photo: Lauren Larking

The Australian defence industry will be able to hear from key defence industry personnel at the upcoming Office of Defence Industry Support Forum in Darwin.

The Australian defence industry will be able to hear from key defence industry personnel at the upcoming Office of Defence Industry Support Forum in Darwin.

Small to medium businesses will get the chance to meet with government representatives and key stakeholders, participate in a business-to-business networking session and attend sessions with an ODIS Defence industry adviser at the forum on 17 October.

The day will consist of key presentations from the newly established Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise and the Australian Submarine Agency.

Regional Maintenance Centre North and Indigenous Procurement Policy representatives will also outline opportunities and updates in the Top End.

Francesca Rush, Capability, Acquisition and Sustainment Group’s first assistant secretary industry capability and chief counsel commercial, said the forums are an invaluable opportunity for businesses.

“Businesses can network with senior Defence and industry representatives and receive advice, guidance, and mentoring services from ODIS Defence industry advisers,” she said.

“ODIS forums provide awareness to best ready your business for entry and expansion into the Defence marketplace.”

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.

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