As a former senior navy officer, I have over three decades experience in Defence working in operations, capability development, acquisition and investment analysis. And now, winning and sustaining hi-tech defence business is my strength. Unabashedly non-technical, but immodest about my ability to operationally integrate hi-tech concepts in to an Defence environment where capability is king, I help companies with Defence market entry.
My Services.
Companies that seek ARDworks’ Defence expertise in Australia are:
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Foreign firms seeking market entry, or
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Australian firms seeking market entry
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Australian firms aiming to become an exporter.
As Market Entry specialists, ARDworks supports SMEs, OEMs or Primes win business in the Defence & National Security Sector.
Entering the Defence Market in a foreign country (here or overseas) has its tough, but not insurmountable challenges. It's complex, but achievable.
We know it's tough because we do it daily - and it's the easiest thing to advise - that's why we follow through and implement the advice we give.
We work collaboratively and energetically with you to match your value proposition with a need, or perhaps work to develop that need.
We can do this because of our deep knowledge, high level networks and extensive experience within the Defence sector.
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE & NATIONAL SECURITY SECTOR.
Australia is strengthening its Defence and National Security Sector to meet the challenges of the more complex strategic environment Australia is likely to face in the years ahead. Planning is underway for a more capable, agile and potent Sector that has greater capacity to respond to strategic risk and threats.
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This Sector is seeking modern warfighting capabilities and critical enabling infrastructure.
Australia’s Defence and National Security Sector has clear demand for critical industrial, scientific, technological and innovation capabilities and a national support base.
DEFENCE INDUSTRY.
Australia’s Defence Industry is essential to the operations of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and to the capability needed to protect Australia and its national interests.
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Australia’s Defence Industry will therefore need to grow significantly over the next decade to meet the demands of a once in a generation recapitalisation of the equipment and systems of the ADF.
In addition to the major warfighting capabilities the ADF needs, Australian Defence Industry also provides support and sustainment. This includes delivering the full spectrum of goods and services critical to enabling Defence capability such as logistic services, ICT, health support, fuel, energy and other support.
SPACE SECTOR.
The Australian Space Agency (ASA) was established on 1 July 2018. Its national policy and strategic aims are to support the growth of Australia’s space industry.
Its initial priorities are:
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Communications technologies, services and ground stations
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Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and debris monitoring
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Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) infrastructure
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Earth Observation (EO) services
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Research and development
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Remote asset management
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Developing a strategy to position Australia as an international leader in specialised space capabilities