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Defence SA Defence SA is South Australia’s lead government agency for all defence industry matters.

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📢 Exhibit at the Defence and Space Industry Careers Showcase! You’re invited join us at our second Defence and Space Ind...
12/03/2026

📢 Exhibit at the Defence and Space Industry Careers Showcase!

You’re invited join us at our second Defence and Space Industry Careers Showcase, held within the Adelaide Careers and Employment Expo from 7-9 May.

This event is a unique opportunity to build your future workforce and connect with over 17,000 students and jobseekers eager to explore their future career pathways.

Showcase your organisation alongside industry leaders including ASC, BAE Systems Australia, Babcock Australia & New Zealand, and many more.

There are a variety of exhibition options are still available. Reach out to our team to secure your place now 📧 events@defencesa.com

📢 UDT Australia call for papers is now open! If you’re attending UDT in Adelaide this December, don’t miss the opportuni...
10/03/2026

📢 UDT Australia call for papers is now open!

If you’re attending UDT in Adelaide this December, don’t miss the opportunity to get involved and share your insights, research and innovation with the global undersea defence community.

Abstracts are open until 1 June 2026 ➡️ https://bit.ly/40Wuub0

👏 We love to see a program milestone! Locally-based company, Aurizn has delivered secure communications capability for H...
05/03/2026

👏 We love to see a program milestone!

Locally-based company, Aurizn has delivered secure communications capability for Hanwha Defence Australia, supporting the Commonwealth’s LAND 8116 Phase 1 Huntsman program.

Tested and validated in South Australia, this new capability enables critical information to be shared securely across the complex onboard systems of the AS9 Huntsman self‑propelled howitzer.

Aurizn will continue working with Hanwha on the ongoing integration and sustainment activities for the program.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/46JZPBg

For commerce student Ben Scott, stepping into Defence SA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Internship Program gave...
02/03/2026

For commerce student Ben Scott, stepping into Defence SA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Internship Program gave him the hands-on experience, confidence and professional networks needed to launch into a meaningful career.

Having joined the program while completing his Bachelor of Commerce at Adelaide University, Ben hoped to gain real‑world experience in accounting. Not only did he find that, but he also discovered a supportive environment where he could apply his studies, build new skills and explore career pathways he hadn’t previously considered.

Read Ben's story. 👉 https://bit.ly/46ykIPG

ℹ️ Apply now for Defence SA's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Internship Program. 👉 https://bit.ly/4l5Olhd

🎉🎖️⚓ Celebrating 125 years of service!Today we celebrate 125 years of dedicated service by the Australian Army and the R...
28/02/2026

🎉🎖️⚓ Celebrating 125 years of service!

Today we celebrate 125 years of dedicated service by the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Navy, honouring their enduring contribution to Australia’s security and to communities across the nation.

Thank you for your dedication, service and unwavering commitment to Australia.



📷: Department of Defence

Defence SA is inviting people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply for an internship at Defence SA....
23/02/2026

Defence SA is inviting people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply for an internship at Defence SA.

This is a unique opportunity to gain experience and build networks within the South Australian defence and space industries.

The 12-month program provides up to 60 days of paid work as a South Australian Government employee, connecting the successful recipient with a professional mentor to provide support throughout the experience.

Defence SA has now hosted six interns, with past participants going on to forge careers in the defence and space industries.

📅 Applications close 23 March 2026.
For further information and to apply, click here. 👉 http://bit.ly/3Gb9YJZ

The South Australian Government has assumed a caretaker role in advance of the State Election on 21 March 2026. During t...
20/02/2026

The South Australian Government has assumed a caretaker role in advance of the State Election on 21 March 2026.

During this period we will be sharing fewer updates and comments on our posts will be disabled.

More information on caretaker: https://bit.ly/4rjLofg

Milestone unlocked 🔓 South Australia’s new $200 million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility (DMMF) is nearly comp...
20/02/2026

Milestone unlocked 🔓 South Australia’s new $200 million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility (DMMF) is nearly complete 👏

Construction on the multi‑hangar aircraft facility at RAAF Base Edinburgh will wrap up early next month, well ahead of schedule ✈️

The purpose-built facility is a vital addition to the state’s network of critical defence infrastructure, supporting the Royal Australian Air Force and Boeing Defence Australia to undertake repair, overhaul and upgrade activities on advanced military aircraft on home soil, while also serving as a regional hub for allied aircraft sustainment.

Defence SA is proud to have played a lead role in advocating for the importance of the DMMF and positioning South Australia as the preferred location for this significant capability.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qJHdby

Australian defence innovators... Get ready to pitch! 🎤💡Submissions for the Land Forces 2026 Innovation Pitchest & Awards...
19/02/2026

Australian defence innovators... Get ready to pitch! 🎤💡

Submissions for the Land Forces 2026 Innovation Pitchest & Awards are now open, and you're invited to present ideas that could shape the future of land capability.

Successful submissions will take to the stage at Land Forces in Perth, where the winning pitches will share in $100,000 cash prizes!

So what're you waiting for? Submit your bold, disruptive and breakthrough ideas before 9 June 2026. 👉 https://bit.ly/4kHFrpV

You're invited! ✉️ The Australian Submarine Agency, in partnership with ASC and BAE Systems Australia, invites national ...
19/02/2026

You're invited! ✉️

The Australian Submarine Agency, in partnership with ASC and BAE Systems Australia, invites national defence industry to submit an Expression of Interest to attend the upcoming AUKUS National Supply Chain Conference.

This inaugural event will focus on the SSN-AUKUS build program.

📅 17 March 2026
📍 Adelaide

Find out more and register your interest via ICN. 👉 https://bit.ly/3MMqjew

🤔 Are you a university student or recent graduate curious to explore where a defence industry career could take you? Joi...
18/02/2026

🤔 Are you a university student or recent graduate curious to explore where a defence industry career could take you? Join us at The Big Meet on Tuesday 31 March.

Held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, The Big Meet brings together leading employers under one roof to help you explore future career pathways.

Meet our team and discover the opportunities waiting for you in the defence industry.

Whether you are still exploring your options or ready to take your next step, The Big Meet is a great place to start. Register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aKxDQV

Earlier this week, we had the honour of welcoming US Senator, Tim Kaine, to South Australia the as part of a Congressi...
18/02/2026

Earlier this week, we had the honour of welcoming US Senator, Tim Kaine, to South Australia the as part of a Congressional Delegation to Australia, alongside Department of State Development and the Defence Teaming Centre.

The visit was a fantastic opportunity for our team to showcase South Australia's growing defence industry capability, local supplier uplift initiatives, workforce development, and further reinforce our shared commitment to advancing strategic defence collaboration.

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