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Department of State Growth

Defence

Tasmanian businesses are among some of the best in the world.

With the increased focus on defence investment, innovation and new technologies both in Australia and internationally, significant opportunities exist for Tasmanian businesses to become suppliers to the defence sector.

More than 45 Tasmanian businesses and organisations are defence ready and have the capabilities and expertise necessary to supply into defence markets.

Download the Defence Tasmania Industry Directory which profiles Tasmanian companies and entities with defence capabilities.

We are working side-by-side with local companies to expand our presence across Australia and the world as a recognised and trusted defence supplier to support growth and create jobs in Tasmania.

Download these reports to find out about some of the initiatives and activities the Tasmanian Government has undertaken to assist and promote Tasmania’s defence industries.

  • Supporting Tasmania’s defence industries 2019/20 to 2021/22 [PDF] [Word]
  • Supporting Tasmania’s defence industries: 2022/23 [PDF] [Word]

For defence industry related enquiries or assistance, email ask@business.tas.gov.au.