Defence – Page 3 – WA Innovation Calendar

Henderson: Defence Industry Engagement Session

This series brings together leaders from Babcock, government and key industry partners to provide practical insights into upcoming programs, supply chain requirements, export pathways, and the support available to Australian SMEs looking to enter the sector for the first time or expanding an existing defence footprint.

Across each session, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to enter Babcock’s supply chain, meeting defence industry supplier requirements and export opportunities through their Global Supply Chain Program (GSCP).

The Defence Industry Engagement Series supports suppliers across all defence domains and encourages open dialogue on how SMEs and primes can work together to strengthen sovereign capability.

SHIELD CRC Industry Workshop – Online

Australia is increasingly reliant on precise and secure Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), and that dependency is becoming a vulnerability.

From banking and energy to transport and emergency services, our critical systems depend on satellite- based positioning and timing, mostly from foreign-operated Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS. These signals are unprotected, unverified, and easily disrupted by interference, cyberattack, or space weather. As digital transformation accelerates and systems become more autonomous and interconnected, the consequences of a PNT failure multiply risking blackouts, communication loss, navigation failures, and financial disruption.

The SHIELD CRC can change this: Together we can build a sovereign, resilient, and secure PNT ecosystem for Australia – one that detects threats, withstands interference, and recovers quickly so that business continuity, public safety and economic stability are not left vulnerable to forces beyond our control.

The outputs of the CRC will improve productivity and business continuity, simulate new industry growth and strengthen sovereignty national security.

DEADLINE: AUKUS SME Readiness Fund

The AUKUS SME Readiness Fund is a competitive grant program to provide funding support to Western Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to improve their capacity and capability to secure work in the AUKUS supply chain, specifically for AUKUS Pillars 1 and 2.

The AUKUS SME Readiness Fund is a key component of the WA Government’s strategy for a strong and resilient economy, bolstering our industrial resilience through the Made in WA plan.

Grant funding is for 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum of $100,000.

Learn more and apply here: DEADLINE: AUKUS SME Readiness Fund

Subsea Energy Australia Supplier Showcase

Join on the exhibition floor where SEA Members will be showcasing the innovative products and services they have to offer.

This year there will also be talks covering various areas across the industry throughout the afternoon.

Join this evening of networking & conversations following a day showcasing our members products and services. Everyone is welcome to this sundowner.

WA Defence Industry 2025 Gala Dinner

The WA Defence Industry Gala Dinner celebrates the strength, resilience, and capability of Western Australia’s Defence Industry – with a special focus on our vibrant local SME community and the dedicated service of the Australian Defence Force.

Proudly hosted by the Henderson Alliance and the AIDN this signature event brings together industry leaders, government, primes, and SMEs for an evening of networking, recognition, and celebration.

The evening will also host the annual Awards Presentation:

Minister’s Award for Excellence in Defence Industry (SME)
Minister’s Award for Services to Defence Industry (Individual)

DEADLINE: ATSE Propel Australian Submarine Scholarship Program

Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship Program will award 3,000 two-year undergraduate scholarships, providing students with access to education and career opportunities associated with the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine (NPS) enterprise. 

Propel will create a highly-skilled STEM graduate workforce, strengthening Australia’s sovereign capabilities in the AUKUS NPS enterprise. Propel aims to build engagement and connections between students, the Australian Submarine Agency, and the broader NPS enterprise.

Apply by 10 November 2025: www.atse.org.au/what-we-do/pathways-into-through-stem/propel/

Global Robotics and Automation Technology Showcase 2025

The AARP are delighted to bring back the Global Robotics and Automation Showcase for the second year, at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct. Hosted as a satellite event as part of West Tech Fest 2025, this is an AARP-ORTUNITY not to be missed. More details to come.

DEADLINE: Assistant Director (Multiple Positions) – ASA

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) are seeking a highly motivated individuals to fill the multiple EL 1 – Assistant Director positions in the Threats and Workforce Protection Branch in Stewardship and Security Division of ASA.

The Threats and Workforce Protection (TWP) Branch in Stewardship and Security Division of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) supports the delivery of a safe and secure nuclear-powered submarine capability by understanding and communicating threats to the NPS Program, uplifting security culture and awareness across ASA and NPS enterprise workforces and mitigating personnel security risks through effective early detection, intervention and organisational suitability assessment processes.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/86892688

Defence Science Centre Continuum Event – Trusted Autonomy

The Defence Science Centre (DSC) are excited to announce the first of the Continuum briefings, focusing on Defence IS&T priorities.

Join the Defence Science Centre (DSC)for a unique two-part event:

Trusted autonomy briefing

This event opens with Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) research and project leads from related areas providing an insight into Trusted Autonomy and its place in Defence capabilities. Gain direct insights into DSTG priorities and understand them in a Western Australian context.

Collaborative Research Grant (CRG) Briefing & Networking opportunity

Get application guidance from the DSC early in the CRG Expression of Interest period and connect with DSTG and industry partners. There will also be time for prospective applicants to pitch their capability to the briefing participants (max 3min each). Select the add-on ticket option to reserve your spot. Get a head start on the collaboration!

CORE Innovation Hub Meetup

CORE Innovation Hub builds ecosystems and innovation infrastructure for the resources and energy sector.

CORE Innovation Hub has successfully established the first of its kind, national ecosystem for suppliers, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry to connect and collaborate on innovative solutions across the mining, resources, energy, defence and space sectors.