Aust + NZ Defence Directory 2021-22

AUSTRALIAN + NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE DIRECTORY 2021/22 INDUSTRY GROUPS, ASSOCIATIONS & GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS

strated by our work for almost twenty years of active research, publishing and commentary. Sponsorship opportunities include, but are not limited to: Long and short form publica- tions, Strategic Forums, Workshops, Semi- nars, Conferences, Masterclasses, Public Events, Webinars, Podcast epi-sodes and contributions to The Strategist, ASPI’s com- mentary and analysis site (subject to ASPI’s editorial processes). Sponsorship packages are unique in design, mutually beneficial and range from $50,000 - $250,000 per annum. For all enquiries please contact ASPI’s Chief Operating Officer, Karen Edwards P: +61 2 6270 5151 E: karenedwards@aspi.org.au W : www.aspi.org.au AUSTRADE Australian Trade and Investment Commis- sion — Austrade — contributes to Australia’s economic prosperity by attracting produc- tive foreign direct investment into Australia, and helping Australian businesses, including those in the defence industry, develop inter- national markets for their products and ser- vices. With offices in 49 markets, Austrade lever- ages the deep commercial knowledge and relationships of our international and domes- tic networks, and the badge of government, to deliver value for our clients and investors. Austrade helps promote trade and attract in- vestment by: • connecting export-ready Australian businesses to overseas opportunities and working with them to achieve commercial outcomes • attracting productive foreign direct investment into Australia • promoting Australian capability internationally • working with priority industry sectors, like the defence industry, to drive sustained long-term growth of Australian exports

• reducing the time, cost and risk of doing business overseas • providing authoritative commercial insights and information to help businesses make informed export and investment-related decisions • informing and influencing government policy to create an environment that encourages positive trade and investment outcomes for Australian companies and foreign investors • supporting market-ready startups and scale-ups in the defence sector through our Landing Pads program— www. australiaunlimited.com/landing-pads • providing financial assistance for exporters through programs like the Export Market Development Grants scheme — https:// www.austrade.gov.au/australian/export/ export-grants • supporting Australia’s regional exporters through the TradeStart network Austrade established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Australian Defence Export Office (ADEO) in 2018. That MoU sets in place a number of protocols for Austrade and the ADEO to work together — both in Australia and overseas — to support Australian defence exporters. In particular, and as part of the MoU, Austrade has ap- pointed specialist Defence and Security Sec- tor Directors/Business Development Manag- ers in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East, to support Australian defence exporters in those priority markets. For more information on how Austrade can assist companies succeed internationally. W: www.austrade.gov.au E: defence@austrade.gov.au

ASPI

ABOUT ASPI ASPI is an independent, non-partisan think tank that produces expert and timely advice for Australian and global leaders. ASPI gen- erates new ideas for policy makers, allowing them to make better-informed decisions. ASPI is one of the most authoritative and widely quoted contributors to public discussion of strategic policy issues in the Indo-Pacific re- gion and a recognised and authoritative Aus- tralian voice in international discussion on strategic, national security, cyber, technology and foreign interference issues. ASPI aims, through its website, publications, blog, events and media activities, to be in- novative, accurate and well-informed and to broaden public knowledge about the critical strategic choices our country will face over the coming years. The institute’s work helps to foster strategic expertise in Australia through dialogue, research and its contribution to pub- lic debate. ASPI strives to provide a strong focus and constructive commentary on the practical choices and issues which confront Australia’s strategic policy decisions, and this is reflected in ASPI’s core values of collegiality, originality and innovation, quality and excel- lence, and independence. ASPI was established by the Australian Gov- ernment in 2001 and is partially funded by the Department of Defence and receives fund- ing from a variety of sources including spon- sorship, research and project support from across governments, industry and civil society. ASPI PARTNERSHIP AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Partnerships and long-term sponsorship op- portunities to develop independent policy- relevant research across a broad range of national security issues are available. ASPI’s independent analysis, research and conclu- sions are essential elements for all agree- ments. Our independence is critical to our work and reputation and has been demon-

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