South Australia is set to make a splash on the global stage at the prestigious Indo Pacific 2023 maritime exhibition in Sydney, slated for 7-9 November. The state will be represented by an unprecedented delegation of over 80 local defence companies at the South Australia – The Defence State pavilion.
This record-breaking participation, the largest ever coordinated by Defence SA at any trade show, is a testament to the growing defence sector within the state. It’s a sector that is ready to demonstrate its prowess to an international audience.
At the helm of this showcase is Defence Industries Minister Susan Close, who will be in attendance to underscore South Australia’s pivotal contributions to AUKUS and other significant defence shipbuilding initiatives. The state is at the forefront of what is considered the most ambitious industrial project in Australia’s history—the nuclear-powered submarine program.
South Australia’s defence portfolio is impressive, with the state poised to deliver on a suite of key projects. These include the construction of the Arafura class offshore patrol vessels, the Hunter class frigates, the Collins class full-cycle docking and life-of-type extensions, and the Hobart class destroyer combat system upgrade.
The state’s legacy of successfully delivering some of the nation’s most complex Defence projects is only set to grow. The continuous naval shipbuilding enterprise not only fortifies national security but also opens up a wealth of opportunities for South Australian defence companies within both domestic and international supply chains.
Indo Pacific 2023 presents a golden opportunity for South Australian industry leaders to exhibit their advanced capabilities and cutting-edge technologies to a gathering of major partners and decision-makers from the international maritime and naval defence sectors.
Moreover, the state’s premier research and education institutions will be on hand to display their latest defence innovations and detail their efforts in cultivating a highly skilled naval shipbuilding workforce.
Attendees can visit the South Australia – The Defence State stand in Hall 3, Stand 3K6 at Indo Pacific 2023.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Defence and Space Industries said Susan Close “South Australia is the nation’s naval shipbuilding capital, home to a thriving network of defence companies and a world-class research community working at the cutting-edge of maritime technology.”
“This local know-how will take centre stage at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition, as our 80-strong delegation showcases the extent of the state’s advanced manufacturing and defence capabilities.”
“With many defence, industry and government leaders attending, this will open doors for local industry to grow trade and supply chain opportunities.”
University of South Australia Director Defence and Space Matt Opie says “South Australia is at the forefront of the nation’s defence industry, driving innovation, research and development, workforce growth and overall defence capability.”
“The University of South Australia is home to world-leading researchers, technology and facilities in human performance, advanced manufacturing, cyber security and AI-informed data architecture, all of which helps solve critical problems in defence.”
“We’re proud to be showcasing our expertise in our human-centred design for submarines at Indo Pacific 2023.”
Axiom Precision Manufacturing General Manager Craig Maynard said “South Australia has a very strong defence industry capability, working in many domestic and global programs and the opportunities coming in the future will help SA defence industry strengthen and flourish.”
“Axiom looks forward to gaining exposure to global defence customers by attending Indo Pacific 2023 as part of the Defence State delegation.”
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