Key Partners

Defence West works closely with a range of key partners. These include:

Our overseas offices, to attract international defence companies to invest in WA.
The Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) to assist local industry to develop equipment and services to meet the needs of Defence.
Peak defence industry bodies, including the Australian Industry and Defence Network WA (AIDN-WA), Henderson Alliance and the Australian Industry Group (AiG) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA), to collaborate and identify opportunities in the defence industry.

The Commonwealth Government and Department of Defence to ensure the State is focused upon supporting the needs of the ADF.
State and Territory Governments to support the national defence endeavour.

The Department of Training and Workforce Development and South Metropolitan TAFE to identify the workforce requirements and deliver the skilled workforce to meet the demands of industry in delivering the upcoming defence programs.
The ‘Team WA’ Universities to grow collaborative partnerships and further the State’s contribution to defence and security-related research and development.

_{Collins Class submarines - photo credit : Babcock}

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