Get defence ready

There are several pathways to help your business become defence ready.

These include programs to provide insights into the needs of Defence, their standards, structure and processes. Business leaders can also connect with other industry stakeholders at industry events and trade shows or by contacting the Defence Q team.

Development programs

• Industry Capability Programs
  Defence is committed to delivering a stronger industry to provide and deliver critical capabilities. Industry programs support major Defence capability projects and sustainment activities.
• Industry Skilling Program Enhancement package
  ISPE consists of a series of initiatives that aim to expand the pool of skilled workers from which defence industry can recruit, enhance work and career pathways and address specific skills gaps in defence industry capability.
• Office of Defence Industry Support
  ODIS is the trusted link for Australian SMEs looking to enter or expand their footprint in the Defence industry, including the Defence Business Readiness Tool. 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy
  The Defence Industry Development Strategy provides insights into the sovereign defence industry required to meet our national security requirements.
• Sovereign Industrial Defence Priorities
  Insights into the industrial capabilities Defence requires in Australia.
• Global Supply Chain Program
  The GSC Program assists Australian suppliers utilize export opportunities within the global supply chains of Defence Primes.
• Defence Industry Security Program (DISP)
  The DISP supports Australian industry to meet the security standards when engaging in Defence tenders, contracts and projects.