Women in Defence Industry Panel Discussion and Report Launch

The Australian Government's recent investment of $200 billion in defence capability over the next decade offers significant opportunities for the defence industry, and will require substantial workforce growth to deliver Australia’s security needs. If defence industry is to meet the projected growth in demand for skilled workers, it must become an employer of choice for all segments of the workforce. This means finding new ways to attract and, just as importantly retain, women with critical skills.

The panel on the day will discuss challenges and opportunities for defence industry organisations - from four different vantage points - as they reflect on career choices, and/or prepare their workforce and workplace to take advantage of these growth opportunities.

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August

The Women in Defence Industry Leadership Accelerator Program is specifically tailored for early-career formal and informal female STEM leaders in the defence industry who are transitioning from technical expert to technical leader. .

November

With Remembrance Day approaching, Defence Kidz has created five new free colouring resources to help children colour, reflect and remember together.

Join us as Minister Conroy outlines how the Albanese Government is using all levers of national power to respond to the most challenging strategic outlook Australia has faced in the past 50 years.

December

Adelaide has been confirmed as the host city for Undersea Defence Technology in 2026.

Join RSL LifeCare for the 2026 Poppy Ball, an unforgettable evening of entertainment, generosity and remembrance aboard HMAS Adelaide (III) at Garden Island, Woolloomooloo, on Saturday 5 December 2026.

KADEX 2026, one of the largest defence industry exhibitions in Korea, is happening from 8 December to 11 December 2026.

June

The 5th Australian Space Cyber Forum will be held in Adelaide on 8–9 June 2027, bringing together national and international experts to address one of the space industry’s growing challenges: cybersecurity and the protection of space systems and infrastructure.