Defence Industry Strategic Plan
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES STRATEGIC PLAN CONTENTS Premier’s Foreword 1 Minister’s Foreword 2 Vision 3 1 Executive Summary 6 2 Key Actions to Date 9 3 Key Strategies 11 3.1 Supporting a Strong and Enduring Defence Presence 11 Actions 12 3.2 Growing the State’s Defence Industry Capability and Contribution 12 Actions 13-16 3.3 Developing Strategic Infrastructure 17 Actions 18 3.4 Building Research and Innovation Partnerships 19 Actions 20 3.5 Advancing Education, Training and Skilling 22 Actions 22 3.6 Supporting Veterans and Families 23 Actions 23 4 Implementation and Measuring 25 5 Appendix A - Setting the Scene 26 5.1 WA’s Competitive Advantages 26 5.2 Defence and Sovereign Interest 28 6 Appendix B - Defence and Defence Industries in Western Australia 30 6.1 Defence Industries 30 7 Glossary 32 PREMIER’S FOREWORD Western Australia has always supported Since establishing Defence West almost a our Defence Forces and significantly year ago, we have consulted widely and contributed to our nation’s Defence listened closely. That journey reinforced requirements. We can take pride in the crucial need for collaboration with the our competitive, flexible and resilient Commonwealth Government, Defence and defence industry with its long and very an industry sector that extends well beyond successful history. State borders. Our State has strong, advanced It also reinforced the privilege all manufacturing capabilities supported by Western Australians share in supporting tertiary institutions that are world class and the men and women of our Defence Force truly at the forefront of the next generation and their families. They protect us all and of defence technologies and innovation. sacrifice much. They deserve from our “ Our State has nation the very best capability and support strong, advanced When I committed my government to we can afford. It’s a challenge I know this making defence a priority sector, I knew I State can help meet. manufacturing was building on these already established capabilities strengths. I also realised how much more That’s why the Plan will also promote supported could be done to help our Defence industry nation-leading support for Defence Force by tertiary and our innovators grow our economy personnel posted to Western Australia institutions that and better support our Defence Force. and their families. I also want to strive for improved ways to look after our are world class This is the first time in the long history wounded veterans. and truly at the of Western Australia, where the State forefront of the Government has committed to a strategic Through this plan, this State will champion next generation plan dedicated to defence issues and the interests of Western Australia’s defence established a linked whole-of-government sector by working with industry and other of defence capacity to lead, oversee and deliver. stakeholders to attract further defence technologies and investment, to create jobs and opportunities innovation.” Conservative estimates are that Defence for Western Australians. related activity currently contributes Hon. Mark McGowan MLA $3 billion to Western Australia’s GSP, and It will be an endeavour where our State when already approved Commonwealth and its actions complement the national Defence projects and investment for future interest, support our Defence Force, invest work is accounted for, I expect this to almost in our future, harness our significant double in the decade ahead. advantages and enhance the great potential of Western Australia. I am determined to seize and exploit this opportunity and lead a State Government to promote industry, jobs and growth in this sector. It will require levels of leadership, Hon. Mark McGowan MLA innovation, professionalism and endeavour Premier; Minister for Public Sector well beyond the status quo. Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES STRATEGIC PLAN 1 MINISTER FOR DEFENCE ISSUES’ FOREWORD Western Australia has a long and proud The initiatives and undertakings in this Plan history of successfully servicing and have been carefully crafted to promote contributing to the national and international existing capability strengths, help unleash defence industry through innovation, unrealised potential and invest wisely collaboration and providing value for money. in areas of emerging requirement and Being home to a world-class and globally opportunity. I will work hard to develop competitive defence industry including a and maintain effective relationships with thriving research and development sector, my Commonwealth, State and Territory Western Australia stands to continue to be counterparts. Where collaboration, a key player in domestic and international beyond State borders confers advantage defence markets. for Western Australia, it will be pursued. “ Western Australia Western Australia is home to Australia’s Our efforts won’t just be limited to has the capability largest naval base, HMAS Stirling, as well as Australian markets and opportunities key Royal Australian Air Force and Australian through the Defence Integrated Investment and capacity Army bases and strategic infrastructure Plan. Our knowledge, experience, expertise to contribute signifying the enduring importance of and reputation for delivering capability towards upcoming the State to national security. As noted and services is internationally recognised. national and in the most recent Defence White Paper We already are a major exporter to the world international and reinforced by the Commonwealth and through this, our relationships across defence Government commitment to increase the the Indo-Pacific are established and strong. Defence budget to 2 per cent of GDP, Defence Using this to explore and open up further programs.” requirements in Western Australia will grow. opportunities for export and collaboration through our Defence industries and Hon. Mark McGowan MLA The State is also home to numerous world universities isn’t just smart; it’s essential. class universities, defence focused Prime Contractors and small-to-medium enterprises, On behalf of the Premier and in close with many clustered at the Australian Marine collaboration with all my Cabinet colleagues, Complex in Henderson. I will personally oversee the successful implementation of the first years of this Plan. Western Australia has the capability and I will also ensure the conditions are set for capacity to contribute towards upcoming that success and support to continue well national and international defence into the future. programs. Our industry’s capacity to deliver across Defence capability streams is underpinned by the innovation capabilities of the State’s universities Hon. Paul Papalia CSC, MLA and the skills development and training Minister for Defence Issues services provided by the TAFE sector. As the Western Australian Minister for Defence Issues, through this plan, I am strongly committed to promoting our capabilities and harnessing the State’s competitive edge to maximise domestic and international defence business opportunities. 2 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES STRATEGIC PLAN VISION BY 2030: Western Australia has developed into Western Australia will diversify and strengthen an internationally recognised advanced its economy through science and innovation. manufacturing hub that is the pre-eminent As a result of State Defence Science and base of operations for all Australian Defence Innovation initiatives, Western Australia will Force (ADF) and Alliance operations in the be a recognised world leader for submarine Indian Ocean. maintenance and technology, maritime surface platform deep maintenance and upgrades, It will be the home of a robust defence cyber, electronic warfare, trusted autonomous industry with a broader and deeper defence vehicle research, advanced signal processing, industrial base that is respected, innovative data management and support to unmanned and competitive. This will be integrated aerial systems. across sectors and supported by a whole of government strategic approach to all Defence Western Australia’s State-based approach to Western Australia Industry, Science and Innovation investment. Defence and Defence industry is respected will be the and acknowledged as the national benchmark principal location The Defence annual contribution to the of best practice. Western Australian Defence for delivery of Western Australian State economy will be companies and universities are consistently all maintenance doubled and exports by Western Australian recognised at national and international Defence Industry and our universities will defence and industry awards for excellence. and sustainment grow significantly as a proportion of all State requirements based Defence related business. The defence sector in Western Australia is for Australia’s a trusted, stable and major employer. submarines Western Australia will be the principal Western Australian education and workforce and frigates. location for delivery of all maintenance and skilling requirements will be guided by a whole sustainment requirements for Australia’s of government strategic approach to ensure submarines and frigates. industry needs are sustainably met and the workforce of Western Australia is recognised as Western Australia will remain the primary one of the most highly educated, qualified and location for all Western Australia-based skilled of its type in the world. Surface Fleet Unit and Collins