Australian + New Zealand Defence Directory 20/21

TheAustralian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) is a national peak body that supports SME suppliers to Defence and Security related customers via advocacy, trusted partnerships and member services. Keep up to date with the latest AIDN events and industry information: For more information, or membership details, please contact: AIDN National administration@aidn.org.au www.aidn.org.au 0421 315 981 AIDN, along with its Chapters acrossAustralia, aims to maximise defence and security related business forAustralian SMEs by: > identifying and developing opportunities for SMEs to take part in Australian defence business opportunities and global supply chains as direct suppliers, individually and in groups, and via prime contractors > providing advocacy services for its membership to and from Defence, federal and state government and industry, and representation on government industry forums in the Defence sector > developing the skills base of its membership, including through initiatives which utilise government assistance > providing a searchable National Database of member capabilities > contributing to workforce planning and linking industry with federal and state/territory government programs in skills training, innovation, technology and asset development, specialisation, and export readiness > supporting and participating in domestic and international conferences, seminars and trade shows to showcase member capabilities.