The Defence State at Land Forces 2024

The Defence State at Land Forces 20242024-08-29T09:33:29+09:30

DEFENCE SA IS PROUD TO LEAD OUR SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DELEGATION AT THE LAND FORCES INTERNATIONAL LAND DEFENCE EXHIBITION IN 2024, SHOWCASING THE STATE’S WORLD-CLASS DEFENCE CAPABILITIES.

Home to leading defence primes, some of the most hi-tech and innovative small and medium enterprises, and research and development institutes working at the cutting-edge of defence, South Australia is at the forefront of the nation’s defence industry endeavours. There are 67 high-profile companies, research and education providers exhibited on the South Australia – The Defence State stand.

South Australia’s land expertise

South Australia has a long and proud history of delivering the nation’s most complex and dynamic defence projects.

From passive radar systems and space domain awareness technology that help Defence identify potential threats, through to supplying components for Army vehicles, the Defence State is home to a critical mass of world-class industry that is delivering specialist services and products to customers across the globe.

Each organisation within the supply chain and their employees are playing a crucial role in contributing to the national mission to build the sovereign defence capability of Australia.

JINDALEE OPERATIONAL RADAR NETWORK

JINDALEE OPERATIONAL RADAR NETWORK

The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is a multi-billion dollar investment supporting three over-the-horizon radar systems that use the ionosphere to monitor air and sea movements across at least 37,000 square kilometres.

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LAND COMBAT VEHICLE SYSTEM PROGRAM

LAND COMBAT VEHICLE SYSTEM PROGRAM

The South Australian Government is committed to supporting local industry to win supply chain work as part of the Australian Army’s LAND 400 Land Combat Vehicle System program.

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LAND 19 SHORT-RANGE-GROUND-BASED AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM

LAND 19 SHORT-RANGE-GROUND-BASED AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM

Australia’s $2.5 billion short-range air defence missile system program LAND 19 Phase 7B is currently under way at the new Centre for Joint Integration Centre at Mawson Lakes.

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

South Australia has a long history of success in defence research, which is underpinned by the collaboration of defence industry, research organisations and educational institutions to find innovative solutions for the Australian Defence Force and defence projects.

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INFORMATION WARFARE

INFORMATION WARFARE

The Australian Government is committed to strengthening the Australian Defence Force’s electronic warfare capabilities and South Australia is committed to cementing the state’s position as the centre of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

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CYBER

CYBER

South Australia’s cyber sector supports the ever-changing data, technological and systems requirements of the Australian Defence Force and associated industry. The sector also supports growth in adjacent industries including space, artificial intelligence, mining, energy, autonomous systems, as well as advanced manufacturing.

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South Australia’s test and training areas

South Australia is home to a large and varied contingent of Australian Defence organisation facilities including the Woomera Range Complex, Cultana Training Area, RAAF Base Edinburgh and Port Wakefield Proof and Experimental Establishment.

WOOMERA RANGE COMPLEX

WOOMERA RANGE COMPLEX

The Woomera Range Complex is the largest land-based test range in the world, covering 122,000 square kilometres.

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CULTANA TRAINING AREA

CULTANA TRAINING AREA

Situated 370 kilometres north-west of Adelaide on the Spencer Gulf, Cultana has the ideal terrain and climate for year-round armoured, mechanised and cavalry forces training.

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PORT WAKEFIELD PROOF AND EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT

PORT WAKEFIELD PROOF AND EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT

The Port Wakefield Proof and Experimental Establishment hosts weapons trials, munitions proofing and environmental testing for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force.

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RAAF BASE EDINBURGH

RAAF BASE EDINBURGH

RAAF Base Edinburgh is a Defence super-base, one of two in Australia.

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