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Sovereign Defence and Aerospace: Made in NSW

There has never been a better time to establish and grow your defence and aerospace business in NSW. 

Key facts

Defence expenditure in NSW exceeds $12.5 billion annually

NSW is home to over 80 defence facilities, including 21 defence bases and training areas

NSW accounts for 29% of Australia’s $2 billion aircraft manufacturing and repair services exports

Space industries and agencies in NSW generate up to 75% of Australia's space-related revenue generation

NSW is Australia's leader for space innovation and entrepreneurship, with 38% of all Australian space startups based in the state

41% of Australia's space businesses are based in NSW

Capabilities

The NSW defence and aerospace sector is underpinned by world class research institutions, a sophisticated industrial base, end-to-end supply chain capability, and the largest defence footprint (assets and personnel) of all Australian states.

Supplementing the supply chain is the depth of capability in adjacent sectors such as advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity. This ensures that sector requirements can be fulfilled without relying solely on Defence contracts and programs, with the added

Supplementing the supply chain is the depth of capability in adjacent sectors such as advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity. This ensures that sector requirements can be fulfilled without relying solely on Defence contracts and programs, with the added benefit of developing dual-use technologies.

Contact us

Contact us to learn more about the NSW Defence ecosystem and how your organisation can benefit from working in NSW.

Funded programs

Bringing together industry, universities, State Government and Defence to address Australia’s defence needs

External Link

Key services to grow local defence supply chains

Funded Events

NSW supports and create co-exhibitor opportunities for the NSW Defence and Aerospace businesses to attend conferences.

Sponsorships

NSW sponsors programs to achieve strategic outcomes for NSW and Australia.

Recognising the top defence industry professionals and businesses around Australia.