Defence SA

Defence SA is South Australia’s lead government agency for all defence-related matters, reporting to the Premier as Minister for Economic Development and the Deputy Premier in his capacity as Treasurer. The agency’s goal is to facilitate the growth of Defence and defence industries in South Australia on a competitive and sustainable basis in accordance with South Australia’s Strategic Plan.

To achieve this goal, the agency is focused on delivering the Government of South Australia’s commitments to the AWD project, as well as capturing further defence work in the four defence sectors — maritime, land, aerospace and electronics and weapons systems. 

Defence SA is also striving to ensure the right climate for defence industry growth, and is working with a number of partners to deliver results for industry in the areas of workforce development and innovation, in particular.

Defence SA supports the high-calibre Defence SA Advisory Board, chaired by General Peter Cosgrove AC MC and charged with providing strategy and policy advice to Government to promote the growth of Defence and defence industries in South Australia.

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Defence SA Corporate Structure

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