BAE Systems Australia – First Nations Business Information Series – Navigating Defence Industry Support – VIRTUAL

BAE Systems Australia are pleased to present information sessions for First Nations businesses interested in knowing more about BAE Systems Australia and their supply chain. This series of easy-to-attend online sessions aims to equip participants with a greater understanding of defence industry and help navigate supplying to BAE Systems Australia.

Hosted by the Industry Capability Team, with our presenter from BAE Systems’ Industry Development, and guest presenter from the Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS), this session’s topic is:

Navigating Defence Industry Support – Explore the support BAE Systems Australia offers to First Nations businesses through its industry development and supplier uplift programs. This includes initiatives such as training, mentoring, capability-building activities, networking events, supplier briefings, and other pathways that can help businesses connect with and participate in BAE Systems Australia’s supply chain.

• Learn about the defence industry support available through State and Territory Government programs
• Gain insights to Commonwealth Government support available through the Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS) and Defence Industry Development Grants, which help businesses improve defence readiness and enhance capability.

Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Time: 2-3pm

Online: MS Teams

Registration: Calendar invite following registration, active link provided on the day

Cost: Free

If you are interested in attending this session, please register here via our survey form

If you have any questions regarding this series please contact me directly on damien.halliday@baesystems.au.