Through technical know-how, advanced manufacturing capability, broad technical skills and training and strong financial institutions, Victoria can boast a significant competitive advantage in the defence industry sector.
The state supplies both domestic and international commercial and military customers with sophisticated products and services, generating significant exports of aircraft, components, systems and services annually.
Victoria is also a centre of excellence for aerospace and aviation in the Asia-Pacific region, providing innovative and competitive solutions to the global market. This makes it an ideal location for businesses operating in these high-tech sectors.
In Victoria, key international and domestic companies, as well as many small and medium businesses, provide a diverse range of defence / aerospace products and services and undertake major defence industry projects.