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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES STRATEGIC PLAN
CONTENTS
Premier’s Foreword 1
Minister’s Foreword 2
Vision 3
1 Executive Summary 6
2 Key Actions to Date 9
3 Key Strategies 11
3.1 Supporting a Strong and Enduring Defence Presence 11
Actions 12
3.2 Growing the State’s Defence Industry Capability and Contribution 12
Actions 13-16
3.3 Developing Strategic Infrastructure 17
Actions 18
3.4 Building Research and Innovation Partnerships 19
Actions 20
3.5 Advancing Education, Training and Skilling 22
Actions 22
3.6 Supporting Veterans and Families 23
Actions 23
4 Implementation and Measuring 25
5 Appendix A - Setting the Scene 26
5.1 W
A’s Competitive Advantages 26
5.2 Defence and Sovereign Interest 28
6 A ppendix B - Defence and Defence Industries
in Western Australia 30
6.1 Defence Industries 30
7 Glossary 32
PREMIER’S
FOREWORD
Western Australia has always supported Since establishing Defence West almost a
our Defence Forces and significantly year ago, we have consulted widely and
contributed to our nation’s Defence listened closely. That journey reinforced
requirements. We can take pride in the crucial need for collaboration with the
our competitive, flexible and resilient Commonwealth Government, Defence and
defence industry with its long and very an industry sector that extends well beyond
successful history. State borders.
Our State has strong, advanced It also reinforced the privilege all
manufacturing capabilities supported by Western Australians share in supporting
tertiary institutions that are world class and the men and women of our Defence Force
truly at the forefront of the next generation and their families. They protect us all and
of defence technologies and innovation. sacrifice much. They deserve from our “Our State has
nation the very best capability and support
When I committed my government to strong, advanced
we can afford. It’s a challenge I know this
making defence a priority sector, I knew I State can help meet.
manufacturing
was building on these already established capabilities
strengths. I also realised how much more That’s why the Plan will also promote supported
could be done to help our Defence industry nation-leading support for Defence Force
by tertiary
and our innovators grow our economy personnel posted to Western Australia
and better support our Defence Force. and their families. I also want to strive
institutions that
for improved ways to look after our are world class
This is the first time in the long history wounded veterans. and truly at the
of Western Australia, where the State forefront of the
Government has committed to a strategic Through this plan, this State will champion
next generation
plan dedicated to defence issues and the interests of Western Australia’s defence
established a linked whole-of-government sector by working with industry and other of defence
capacity to lead, oversee and deliver. stakeholders to attract further defence technologies and
investment, to create jobs and opportunities innovation.”
Conservative estimates are that Defence for Western Australians.
related activity currently contributes Hon. Mark McGowan MLA
$3 billion to Western Australia’s GSP, and It will be an endeavour where our State
when already approved Commonwealth and its actions complement the national
Defence projects and investment for future interest, support our Defence Force, invest
work is accounted for, I expect this to almost in our future, harness our significant
double in the decade ahead. advantages and enhance the great potential
of Western Australia.
I am determined to seize and exploit this
opportunity and lead a State Government
to promote industry, jobs and growth in this
sector. It will require levels of leadership, Hon. Mark McGowan MLA
innovation, professionalism and endeavour Premier; Minister for Public Sector
well beyond the status quo. Management; State Development,
Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES STRATEGIC PLAN 1
MINISTER FOR DEFENCE
ISSUES’ FOREWORD
Western Australia has a long and proud The initiatives and undertakings in this Plan
history of successfully servicing and have been carefully crafted to promote
contributing to the national and international existing capability strengths, help unleash
defence industry through innovation, unrealised potential and invest wisely
collaboration and providing value for money. in areas of emerging requirement and
Being home to a world-class and globally opportunity. I will work hard to develop
competitive defence industry including a and maintain effective relationships with
thriving research and development sector, my Commonwealth, State and Territory
Western Australia stands to continue to be counterparts. Where collaboration,
a key player in domestic and international beyond State borders confers advantage
defence markets. for Western Australia, it will be pursued.
“Western Australia Western Australia is home to Australia’s Our efforts won’t just be limited to
largest naval base, HMAS Stirling, as well as Australian markets and opportunities
has the capability
key Royal Australian Air Force and Australian through the Defence Integrated Investment
and capacity Army bases and strategic infrastructure Plan. Our knowledge, experience, expertise
to contribute signifying the enduring importance of and reputation for delivering capability
towards upcoming the State to national security. As noted and services is internationally recognised.
national and in the most recent Defence White Paper We already are a major exporter to the world
international and reinforced by the Commonwealth and through this, our relationships across
Government commitment to increase the the Indo-Pacific are established and strong.
defence
Defence budget to 2 per cent of GDP, Defence Using this to explore and open up further
programs.” requirements in Western Australia will grow. opportunities for export and collaboration
Hon. Mark McGowan MLA
through our Defence industries and
The State is also home to numerous world universities isn’t just smart; it’s essential.
class universities, defence focused Prime
Contractors and small-to-medium enterprises, On behalf of the Premier and in close
with many clustered at the Australian Marine collaboration with all my Cabinet colleagues,
Complex in Henderson. I will personally oversee the successful
implementation of the first years of this Plan.
Western Australia has the capability and I will also ensure the conditions are set for
capacity to contribute towards upcoming that success and support to continue well
national and international defence into the future.
programs. Our industry’s capacity to
deliver across Defence capability streams
is underpinned by the innovation
capabilities of the State’s universities Hon. Paul Papalia CSC, MLA
and the skills development and training Minister for Defence Issues
services provided by the TAFE sector.
As the Western Australian Minister for
Defence Issues, through this plan,
I am strongly committed to promoting
our capabilities and harnessing the
State’s competitive edge to maximise
domestic and international defence
business opportunities.
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VISION
BY 2030:
Western Australia has developed into Western Australia will diversify and strengthen
an internationally recognised advanced its economy through science and innovation.
manufacturing hub that is the pre-eminent As a result of State Defence Science and
base of operations for all Australian Defence Innovation initiatives, Western Australia will
Force (ADF) and Alliance operations in the be a recognised world leader for submarine
Indian Ocean. maintenance and technology, maritime surface
platform deep maintenance and upgrades,
It will be the home of a robust defence cyber, electronic warfare, trusted autonomous
industry with a broader and deeper defence vehicle research, advanced signal processing,
industrial base that is respected, innovative data management and support to unmanned
and competitive. This will be integrated aerial systems.
across sectors and supported by a whole of
government strategic approach to all Defence Western Australia’s State-based approach to Western Australia
Industry, Science and Innovation investment. Defence and Defence industry is respected will be the
and acknowledged as the national benchmark principal location
The Defence annual contribution to the of best practice. Western Australian Defence for delivery of
Western Australian State economy will be companies and universities are consistently
doubled and exports by Western Australian all maintenance
recognised at national and international
Defence Industry and our universities will defence and industry awards for excellence.
and sustainment
grow significantly as a proportion of all State requirements
based Defence related business. The defence sector in Western Australia is for Australia’s
a trusted, stable and major employer. submarines
Western Australia will be the principal Western Australian education and workforce
location for delivery of all maintenance and and frigates.
skilling requirements will be guided by a whole
sustainment requirements for Australia’s of government strategic approach to ensure
submarines and frigates. industry needs are sustainably met and the
workforce of Western Australia is recognised as
Western Australia will remain the primary
one of the most highly educated, qualified and
location for all Western Australia-based
skilled of its type in the world.
Surface Fleet Unit and Collins class submarine
maintenance, sustainment, upgrades and Support to veterans and Defence families
decommissioning. This will include submarine located in Western Australia will be recognised
full cycle docking. It will remain Australia’s hub as the best in Australia. Most service personnel
for all minor naval vessel shipbuilding and who are based in Western Australia and who
will continue to be a global export leader in choose to separate from Defence, will elect
minor naval vessel design, construction, to remain in Western Australia and become
and sustainment. a sustained, significant source of skilled and
experienced workforce for Western Australian
Alliance navy vessels transiting through or
defence industry and universities.
operating in the Indian Ocean will routinely
visit Perth. They will seek and receive
compliant support and services from facilities
that are both trusted and highly secure.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES STRATEGIC PLAN 3
AUSTRALIAN AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE
PERSONNEL IN WA
DEFENCE FORCE IN
WESTERN AUSTRALIA Total Defence numbers in Western Australia
5,980
11 significant Defence facilities
HMAS Stirling – Garden Island 2,391
permanent Navy personnel inclusive of
12 Fleet units including RAN’s Anzac Class 35 Continuous Full-Time Service (CFTS)
frigates and Collins Class submarines personnel and 2 Gap Year members
70 units including the Submarine Training
912
and Systems Centre (STSC)
Australian Clearance Diving Team Four
permanent Army personnel inclusive of
Defence Communications Station 18 CFTS personnel
(DEFCOMMSTA) Perth
The Special Air
Services Regiment
301
permanent Air Force personnel
inclusive of 2 CFTS personnel
11 / 28 Battalion
th th
485
civilian personnel
Headquarters 13th Brigade
1,891
Pilbara Regiment Karratha active Reserves
(182 Navy, 1,440 Army,
269 Air Force)
RAAF Base Pearce -
No 2 Flying Training School
and No 79 Squadron
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YAMPI
TRAINING AREA
RAAF BASE CURTIN
WA DEFENCE BASES
PILBARA REGIMENT
NAVAL COMMUNICATION STATION HAROLD E HOLT
RAAF BASE LEARMONTH
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
JORN STATION, LAVERTON
KOJARENA ADSCS
PERTH METROPOLITAN AREA LANCELIN TRAINING AREA
CAMPBELL BARRACKS
HMAS STIRLING BINDOON TRAINING AREA
IRWIN BARRACKS
PALMER BARRACKS JLUW
RAAF BASE PEARCE
MUCHEA ARMAMENT RANGE
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES STRATEGIC PLAN 5
1 EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
Western Australia has a long and Western Australian economy, with the annual
proud history of supporting our contribution to double by 2030. This will see
Western Australia become the principal location
national security and Defence.
for delivery of all maintenance and sustainment
This Plan is the first time a State Government requirements for Australia’s submarines and
has committed to an overarching vision and frigates, and will strengthen and diversify our
direction to ensure that Western Australia is economy through the development of cutting
able to fully contribute to the national and edge science and innovation.
international defence industry.
During the course of 2018 the Western
Challenges and emerging threats to our Australian State Government has invested
national security continue to become more considerable effort seeking advice from
demanding and complex.1 Satisfying the the Commonwealth Government, Defence,
requirements of our Defence Force in order industry, other States and Territories and our
that it can continue to meet these challenges own community in the development of this
and successfully complete assigned missions Strategic Plan.
is an enduring significant national interest.
The Western Australian Defence and Defence
This requires a broad and deep defence
Industries Strategic Plan builds on the State’s
industrial base able to produce world class,
current strengths and addresses a number of
innovative and competitive systems, support
challenges identified through consultation with
and capabilities. To deliver this requires an
Defence and industry stakeholders.
agile, prioritised, synchronised and integrated
enterprise, strong on collaboration and expert The Plan builds on the recently released
in the highly specialised needs of Defence. portfolio of national documents that provide
the Australian framework for defence industry
Our vision is for the defence sector to continue
capability, innovation, defence exports and
to grow and become a key pillar of the
partnerships.
1
016 Defence White Paper,
2
Commonwealth of Australia,
pp.39-64.
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1
The Strategic Plan includes six key strategies with action areas:
Executive Summary
1. Supporting a 4. Building Research and
Strong and Enduring Innovation Partnerships
Defence Presence Working collaboratively with the
Commonwealth Government and university
Western Australia hosts a significant
sector, a Defence Science Centre (DSC)
Defence presence. The Plan includes
will be established in Western Australia
actions to develop and promote a
based on similar arrangements in other
comprehensive case for Western Australia
jurisdictions. Developing a DSC in Western
to be the principal location for the
Australia will assist in establishing a
maintenance and sustainment of all
formalised partnership that can maximise
submarines and frigates.
defence-related research opportunities.
2. Growing the State’s 5. Advancing Education,
Defence Industry Training and Skilling
Capability and Supporting the future needs of Defence’s
Contribution highly sophisticated platforms and
capabilities will demand new skills,
Western Australia will expand its industry knowledge and qualifications. Western
capability beyond the maritime area and Australia will undertake a Defence
undertake a range of actions to focus Workforce Development Plan to ensure
industrial, government, educational and the workforce and skilling needs for the
financial resources onto new defence Western Australian defence sector are
procurement activities emerging in the anticipated and met.
2020-2030 timeframe.
3. Developing Strategic 6. Supporting Veterans
Infrastructure and Families
Western Australia is committed to Develop, in consultation with Defence
improving the Henderson Precinct and and local governments, a Veterans and
Australian Maritime Complex, one of just Defence Families Strategy. This will
two locations identified in Australia for enhance goodwill and relationships
naval ship building. Ensuring defence between our ADF and Western Australia,
industry and State infrastructure is support defence industries, and positively
matched to the current and emerging contribute to our community.
requirements of Defence is crucial if
Western Australia is to remain competitive
in bidding for future work.
The Western Australian Government is committed to the delivery of the Strategic Plan.
Immediate focus will be given to enhancing the capability and experience of the public sector,
including Defence West, to deliver the requirements of this Strategic Plan and build robust
engagement and consultation with industry.
The Western Australian Government will ensure that sovereign interest and support for our
Defence Force remains a priority as improved support, enhanced collaboration and increased
exports for Western Australian industry and universities are pursued.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES STRATEGIC PLAN 7
CASE STUDY 1
AUSTAL - DESIGN CAPABILITY
Established in 1988, Austal has grown to become Fast Transport (EPF) catamaran. Both these
the world’s largest aluminium shipbuilder. vessels were designed at Henderson in Western
Renowned for developing some of the world’s Australia, and from its facilities in Mobile,
most iconic high-speed maritime vessel designs, Alabama, Austal USA is now delivering 17 LCS
including monohulls, catamarans and trimarans, and 12 EPF for the United States (US) Navy. In
Austal has delivered more than 300 vessels for fact, Austal is the only foreign prime contractor
over 100 operators in 54 countries. designing and constructing ships for the US Navy.
These vessels are game changing, and introduce
Austal’s in-house design capability started with a new capability through the versatility of these
just one designer in 1988, and since that time has multi-mission platforms.
grown to become the largest naval architecture
capability in Australia, with over 150 professionals In Australia, Austal is delivering 21 Guardian-
across multiple disciplines, including naval class Patrol Boats that will be exported to 13
architecture, structural and interior design, as well Pacific Island nations from 2018-2023, as part of
mechanical, electrical, and systems designers. the Commonwealth of Australia’s Pacific Patrol
Boat Replacement Program. This new 40 metre,
From its facilities in Western Australia Austal’s monohull design is based on a proven platform
design team has successfully exported advanced that has seen a total of 32 patrol boats delivered
design technology overseas for numerous to the Royal Australian Navy and Australian
commercial and defence projects. As of October Border Force. This Guardian-class has further
2018, Austal has 12 locally developed vessel enhanced the capabilities of Austal, having
designs under construction at the company’s introduced the company’s design and advanced
shipyards around the world, demonstrating fabrication capabilities to offer steel vessel
the company’s globally competitive, and solutions for the international market.
industry-leading capability to successfully
transfer advanced design technology to deliver With more than 5,250 employees worldwide,
commercial and defence projects. Austal is a leader in advanced maritime design
and construction technology, utilising quality-
An example being the 127 metre Independence- certified processes in state-of-the-art, modular
class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) trimaran, and manufacturing facilities to produce ships of the
103 metre Spearhead-class Expeditionary highest quality, on time and on budget.
8 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES STRATEGIC PLAN2 KEY ACTIONS
TO DATE
Action One: Western Australia’s first
Minister for Defence Issues portfolio
established.
Action Two: Senior Defence Advocate
appointed to advance wider awareness
within Defence of Western Australian
industrial capabilities of relevance to
the ADF.
Action Three: Defence West established
to champion the interests of Western
Australian Defence Industry and help
During the course of 2018 the Western Australian promote related business development,
State Government has invested considerable jobs and exports.
effort seeking advice from the Commonwealth
Government, Defence, Industry, other States
Action Four: First Western Australian
and Territories and our own community in the
Defence Industry Capability Directory
development of this Strategic Plan. produced and published.
In that undertaking, Western Australia recognises the dedication,
professionalism, collaboration and complexity of Defence and
the wider industry who are the force behind the Defence Force. Action Five: First Western Australian
It acknowledges the bi-partisan support, understanding and Defence Research Universities Capability
goodwill it has received both nationally and internationally in Statement produced and published.
this inaugural undertaking. This in turn, has strongly shaped the
fundamental character of Western Australia’s approach.
Action Six: Inaugural Indo-Pacific
To date, nine key actions have been taken. Cumulatively, these have Conference dedicated to promoting
established the critical conditions necessary for the framing and defence and security issues established.
initial implementation of the first Western Australian Defence and
Defence Industries Strategic Plan.
Action Seven: Western Australian
Defence industry advocacy and facilitation
sponsored through representation at
multiple national defence industry events
of significance. This includes Land Forces
2018, Pacific 2017 and the Australian
Defence and Industry Conference.
Action Eight: Scoping study of
the Australian Maritime Complex
commissioned.
Action Nine: Independent strategic adviser
engaged on defence issues to assist the
Premier and State Government frame
a sustainable, integrated approach for
Defence issues.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES STRATEGIC PLAN 9CASE STUDY 2
AIRFLITE
Since 1994, Airflite has provided technical and alternate mission equipment. Under this contract,
operational support to the PC9/A training aircraft Airflite recently completed its 200th Ejection
fleet, the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Seat Overhaul servicing, and was part of an
Central Flying School and No. 2 Flying Training integrated BAE/Airflite team responsible for the
School, No. 4 Squadron and the ADF Air development of a specialist Hawk armaments
Warfare Centre. system equipment servicing stand.
Included in this program is the planning, Airflite is the national provider for maintenance,
maintenance and logistics management engineering, planning and logistics support
support services for 120 individual repairable services to the RAAF for Air Sea Rescue Kits
line items for the PC9/A aircraft from a range from its facilities on site at RAAF Pearce. These
of hydraulic, engine, airframe, life support and 10-person raft and life preservation kits are
avionic aircraft components across the fleet carried and deployed from RAAF C130 Hercules
covering four primary RAAF operational locations. and P3C Orion aircraft in response to small and
Since Airflite’s first involvement with the large scale emergencies at sea.
PC-9/A in 1991, they have safely maintained
over 500,000 flying hours with no maintenance Airflite recently completed Airflite’s Ejection Seat
related incidents. maintenance services, encompassing both PC9
and Hawk, has completed a combined total of
Since 2000, Airflite has provided in-house 720 overhauls and 1460 bay servicing’s across
off-aircraft maintenance and support for all the Airflite Defence Sites at RAAF Pearce (W.A),
Lead-In Fighter (LIF) Hawk aircraft at RAAF Bases RAAF East Sale (Vic) and Williamtown (NSW);
Pearce and Williamtown, under subcontract to an achievement unmatched by any Australian
BAE Systems Australia. The contract includes Defence Contractor organisation.
more than 60 Hawk line items, including life
support and egress systems equipment (including
ejection seats), wheels, brakes, armament and
10 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES STRATEGIC PLAN3 KEY STRATEGIES
3.1 SUPPORTING strong credentials. This will include cyber,
electronic warfare, data management,
A STRONG AND trusted autonomous vehicles, special
operations, specialised ranges and training
ENDURING DEFENCE areas including for Army’s long-range fires
(LCAW-183) capability in the 2023-2030
PRESENCE period and advanced manufacturing and
maintenance technologies for our Navy.
Western Australia’s The most significant goal will be to develop
Defence Industry – and promote comprehensive cases for
Western Australia to be the principal location
Relevant and Ready for maintenance and sustainment for
Western Australia is already host to a submarines and frigates. This will represent
significant Defence Force presence and is a major undertaking to build and argue the
the recipient of substantial work through case for this to be primarily conducted from
the Defence Integrated Investment Program Western Australia. While formal figures are
Defence resources (IIP). Defence resources currently expended not available at present, anecdotally, these
currently expended in Western Australia approach $3 billion per contracts alone are expected to exceed
annum. As identified in the 2016 Defence $50 billion through the life of these new fleets.
in Western Australia
White Paper (DWP16) and the Defence IIP,
approach $3 billion
this will need to expand substantially to satisfy
per annum. future ADF requirements. This Strategic Plan
is intended to ensure that Western Australia
remains relevant and ready to meet Defence’s
future requirements. Western Australia will
build on the already recognised capability of
our industry and universities and harness the
State’s potential for continued growth and to
compete more effectively. This includes
working with the Commonwealth Defence
Science Technology Group.
Western Australia will also pursue wider
opportunities through the Defence IIP and
along the six defence capability streams,
including emerging areas of capability
and technology, where we already have
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Actions 3.2 GROWING THE
Key Strategies
a. D
evelop and promote a comprehensive STATE’S DEFENCE
INDUSTRY CAPABILITY
case for Western Australia to be the
principal location for all submarine
maintenance and sustainment.
AND CONTRIBUTION
b. D
evelop and promote a comprehensive Transitioning Western
case for Western Australia to be the
Australia into the Broader
principal location for maintenance,
sustainment and upgrades for frigates. Defence Economy
In the case of Western Australia, maritime or
Navy projects currently dominate defence
c. P
romote the ongoing support and
industry and capability conversations. While this
further development of ADF exercises in
is expected to continue, Defence requirements
North West Western Australia including
are diverse and extend well beyond maritime
Northern Shield.
and Navy. An opportunity currently exists
for Western Australia to focus industrial,
government, educational and financial
d. R
eview and better understand emerging resources onto new military procurement
ADF needs including autonomous activities emerging in the 2020-2030 timeframe.
systems, cyber, data management These opportunities sit outside the four major
and special operations where Defence projects (SEA 1180/5000/1000 and
Western Australian industry and Land 400) and can be found in the multitude
universities can offer solutions. of smaller projects that, make up most of
the IIP and the opportunity to seek markets
beyond Australia.
e. Consult with Defence, including through
the annual Defence-Western Australian Our capabilities, knowledge and experience are
Government Consultative Forum, to extensive and world class. Western Australia
explore and develop a future concept will promote business opportunities and
for exercises in North West Western collaboration overseas to support exports.
Australia to periodically demonstrate For a range of reasons, which are well
capacity to force project and operate at addressed by DWP 16, many nations in the
Formation/Task Force level in this region. Indo-Pacific with stronger economies are now
investing more in their defence. Furthermore,
they are seeking partners that help deliver
f. C
onsult with Defence to explore a significant capability advantage over
emerging requirements for staging potential adversaries.
and sustaining unmanned aerial systems
Western Australia already has strong
(UAS) operations in the Indian Ocean.
relationships with many of these nations
and this represents a platform from which
to explore new defence export markets. Two
g. W
ork with the Commonwealth examples in Western Australia that illustrate
Government to support the this potential include Austal, which is currently
establishment of an Associate Director constructing vessels for the Pacific Patrol
by the Defence Science and Technology Boat Replacement Program2 and Luerssen
Group (DST) to facilitate Defence science, partnering with Civmec/ASC Pty Ltd to construct
technology and innovation priorities ten of the twelve Offshore Patrol vessels (OPV)
within Western Australia. under SEA 1180.
2
EA 3036 under the
S
Commonwealth Pacific
Maritime Security program
(PMSP)
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Western Australia will build a stronger, smarter, Actions
Key Strategies
more integrated team consisting of State
government, industry, universities and training a. Create a detailed plan to build advanced
providers all working in close collaboration with manufacturing capability in the defence
Defence. This team will focus on chosen areas industries, as a key long term economic
of endeavour to ensure that scarce capacity is pillar for Western Australia, by drawing
not dissipated. The team will be designed to on the State’s expertise from the oil, gas,
compete and win key contracts. mining and other industry sectors.
Collaborating Nationally
and Internationally b. Collaborate with Western Australian
industry to strengthen its Defence
Supporting Defence is an endeavour that business capacity and promote ongoing
extends well beyond state boundaries. positive engagement between prime
In recognition of the extensive national and contractors and small to medium Western
international collaborations that happen enterprises (SMEs). Australia’s industry
routinely in the defence sphere, state initiatives
to pursue this vision and implement this Plan continues to enjoy
will include opportunities to collaborate considerable
c. Assist Western Australian companies to
beyond State boundaries. Business, science enter defence supply chains, including success overseas.
and innovation are now well and truly global, grant support to attend key interstate or
and in the case of Defence it is likely that international industry events. Also, provide
the most exciting opportunities for Western European facilitation support through the
Australia will come through interstate or Western Australian Agent General.
international partnerships. From these
partnerships, benefits will flow into Western
Australia and through this, our State economy
d. Promote Western Australian industry
will grow, and new jobs will be created.
capacity to national and international
Where broader collaborations deliver these
defence markets.
positive outcomes they will be encouraged.
Pursuing Success e. Collaborate with Defence and industry
Through Exports to enhance capability as a global leader
in naval vessel design, construction,
Western Australia’s industry continues and sustainment, with an emphasis upon
to enjoy considerable success overseas. delivering the needs of the ADF.
As implementation of the Defence and
Defence Industries Strategic Plan progresses,
the Western Australian Government believes
f. Lead an annual SME-oriented
that over time, State-based industry and
Western Australian Defence industry
universities that are part of the defence
and trade delegation into South East Asia
sector can achieve greater export success
to promote export opportunities and
and become stronger, more sustainable and
facilitate industry collaborations. Invite
globally competitive. Aligned with the Australian
annual reciprocal regional delegations
Government Defence Export Strategy3,
to Western Australia to promote local
Western Australia will strengthen partnerships
industry and innovation collaboration.
among State government, industry and our
Allies to pursue export opportunities, promote
greater innovation and grow our defence
industry exports.
3
efence Export Strategy,
D
Commonwealth of Australia,
2018.
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g. L
everage the State’s existing presence Growth Drivers and
Key Strategies
in Singapore by dedicating resources in
the Western Australian Overseas Office Opportunities from
to Defence industry support to take the Defence Integrated
advantage of established Australian
High Commission and AUSTRADE
Investment Plan (IIP)
support and facilitate Western Australian The challenges of meeting Australia’s strategic
Defence industry export efforts across Defence interests are growing, as new global
South East Asia. threats and complexities emerge. The release
of the DWP 16 and its accompanying IIP, lay
out Australia’s strategic defence priorities for
h. S
eek Defence support to facilitate the next 20 years and project investment time
dialogue with the US, UK and France frames for the next decade. These outline an
about how Western Australia might increase in Defence spend out to 2025-26 of
inform its future investment decisions $447,485 million.
to accommodate and support vessels
from Alliance partners operating in or As the ADF pursues greater integration,
transiting through the Indian Ocean. six capability areas guide investment:
• Intelligence, surveillance,
reconnaissance, electronic warfare,
space and cyber security
• Key enablers
• Air and sea lift
• Maritime and anti-submarine warfare
• Strike and air combat and
• Land combat and amphibious warfare.
The IIP identifies numerous investments over
the next ten years in support of the ADF’s
requirements in Western Australia. The IIP has
also identified $730 million in new funds over
the next decade to support the development
of new technology that can enhance Australia’s
security. This is managed by DST through
the Next Generation Technology Fund and is
guided by priority areas including:
• Integrated intelligence, surveillance
and reconnaissance
• Trusted autonomous systems
• Quantum technologies
• Advanced sensors
• Hypersonics and directed energy
capabilities
• Multidisciplinary material sciences and
• Cyber security.
Photo © Commonwealth of Supporting the Western Australian defence
Australia 2018
industry and university sector to better
understand the IIP and how to pursue the
opportunities, within this and the next
generation technology fund, will be a key
output of Defence West and the Defence
Science Centre described in section 3.4.
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Based on existing known strengths within Capitalising on Existing
Key Strategies
Western Australia, there are significant
opportunities to seek additional Defence Federal Initiatives and
contracts. This will form the basis of early Support
Defence West and industry collaboration
to explore and where appropriate, develop The Commonwealth Government and Defence
business cases. Some indicative areas have already resourced and established an
may include: extensive range of initiatives to support a
robust defence industry and innovation
system. Much of this is outlined in the
CYBER SECURITY Defence Industrial Capability Plan4 which
CAPABILITY seeks to achieve a more mature, resilient and
IMPROVEMENT international competitive Defence industry over
the next decade. This is designed to provide
Electronic warfare and Special
the best capability for the ADF and maximise
Operations support
Australian industry and innovation in support
Space and Space Situational
of Defence capability to guide and assist
Awareness
Australian businesses and researchers to meet
capability needs.
KEY ENABLERS (KEYN)
Base Support and Redevelopment In Western Australia, these Commonwealth
Training and Simulation Defence plans and their linked support will
be further promoted and used. Improved
approaches will be pursued in positive
AIR AND SEA LIFT (AASL)
collaboration with Defence to ensure that
Mid-life Upgrade HMAS Choules Commonwealth resources and support
Construction of a third are more easily and locally provided to
replenishment ship a scale matched to Western Australia’s
industry requirements.
MARITIME AND
ANTI -SUBMARINE Actions
WARFARE (MASW)
a. Establish a stronger presence for
Hydrographic vessels and
Western Australia in Canberra to
underwater data collection
enhance Defence’s understanding
Collins class submarine of Western Australia’s industry
Upgrades and Enhancements requirements, reduce the impact of
geographic distance and better
STRIKE AND AIR COMBAT support Western Australian defence
(SAAC) industry capacity.
Integrated Air and Missile Defence
RAAF Base Curtin Redevelopment
b. Complete a review of the Defence
LAND COMBAT AND Integrated Investment Program
(IIP) to match current and emerging
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE
requirements including supply chain
(LCAW) opportunities against the capability and
Riverine Patrol Craft and expertise resident in Western Australia.5
Light Watercraft
Special Operations Capability
Enhancements c. Update the Western Australian Defence 4
efence Industrial Capability
D
Plan, Commonwealth of
ADF Search and Rescue Industry Capability Directory to include all Australia, 23 April 2018.
Western Australian defence industry
companies and seek to migrate this
5
016 Integrated Investment
2
Program, Department of
into a national system to ensure widest Defence, Commonwealth of
widest possible coverage. Australia.
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Advocacy for Western Actions
Key Strategies
Australian Industry a. Establish a dedicated Western Australian
The defence industry in Western Australia is ‘Defence Council’ to advise and support
diverse, capable and innovative but currently the State Government on strategic policy,
no single industry association, advocacy industry and investment issues.
group or ‘voice’ exists to represent the views
and requirements of the industry. This can
limit effectiveness in a sector where strong, b. Conduct regular defence industry
consistent, unified and coherent messages engagement and consultations.
resonate more strongly than multiple opinions.
When combined with the challenge of being
located 3,000 kilometres from Canberra, this c. Establish a register to track and action
potentially represents a significant disadvantage formal defence industry submissions to
compared to competing with State-led the Western Australian Government.
industry advocacy approach that is more
integrated, consistent and clear. When key
Defence, east-coast based industry or overseas d. Commence discussions with Defence
representatives visit Western Australia, a unified to increase Centre of Defence Industry
platform for defence industry representation Capability (CDIC) and Australian Defence
and advocacy is desired. Export Office capacity and presence in
Western Australia.
Western Australian industry groups and
stakeholders have been working closely and
collaboratively over recent months to secure
a unified platform for industry representation
and advocacy. The State Government will
establish a Defence Council as an ongoing
Western Australian defence industry
engagement and consultative mechanism to
seek and receive industry advice and feedback
on selected issues.
The Defence Council will advise and support
the State Government on strategic policy,
industry and investment issues. This will include
facilitating consultations with the Western
Australian defence industry sector on stated
Defence and State Government priorities linked
to the realisation of this Strategic Plan. The State
Government will also establish direct links with
the most significant national defence industry
groups including the Australian Industry
Group (AIG), to ensure Western Australia is
continuously informed about national defence
industry conversations and policy deliberations.
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3.3 DEVELOPING Following the introduction in to service of the
Key Strategies
OPVs and the new auxiliary oiler, the Hunter
STRATEGIC Class Frigates (HCF) will begin to replace the
existing five Western Australian homeported
INFRASTRUCTURE Anzac Class Frigates from 2030, with a sixth
HCF increasing the current fleet size in 2043.
Expanded RAN The HCFs are a substantial step up in capability
Requirements in and lethality from the highly capable Anzac
class. At 149.9 metres in length and 8,800
Western Australia tonnes displacement, they are approximately
30 per cent longer, 145 per cent heavier
The expansion of the RAN Fleet under the
and require an approximate 20 additional
Defence White Paper6 will see a significant
crew per ship.
component of Australia’s Naval vessels based
at HMAS Stirling on the western shores of With the combined Henderson OPV and
Cockburn Sound. It is expected that Defence’s Frigate Naval fleet expanding from five ships
west-coast based vessel sustainment, requiring to eight and an overall tonnage increase of
the support of contracted workforce, will over 210 per cent by 2043, Western Australia
preference the Henderson precinct for such can expect to experience the positive impact
activity. Ship and submarine sustainment and of the significant increase in Defence spending
upgrades will provide the majority of Defence required to sustain this new, larger, more
and defence industry activity at Henderson. capable fleet and its crews.
During the next two and a half decades, To facilitate the ongoing management of
Henderson will see an increase in both direct Navy’s significant Western Australia based
and indirect sustainment-related Defence capabilities in both the OPVs and HCFs as well
investment as the new capability, defined in the as consolidate the training and sustainment
2016 Defence White paper, is commissioned activities for the current Anzac Class Frigates,
and enters service. Commonwealth Government advice will be
sought on plans for investment into facilities
This increase will start to become material
to support the Navy’s ‘Ship Zero’ concept. If
in the 2020s as two of the new Offshore
endorsed, this is estimated to have a value
Patrol Vessel (OPV) fleet are home ported in
in excess of $100 million and could include
Western Australia and transition to the
facilities for the Headquarters of Navy
sustainment phase of the capability lifecycle.
personnel of each ship class; Systems Program
These new vessels at 80 metres in length,
Office (SPO) for both OPV and HCF and
and 1,800 tonnes displacement, will require
a linked Through Life Support facility.
an additional crew of 40 personnel per ship
plus an extra 40 support staff to be home This lift in local investment by Defence will be
based in Western Australia. further enhanced as the larger, more capable
future submarines begin to enter into service
From late 2021 the second of the new Auxiliary
in the early 2030s.
Oiler Replenishment ships, HMAS Stalwart,
will be home-ported in Western Australia. There are many challenges associated
At 173.9 meters in length and 19,500 tonnes with future growth of the defence sector in
displacement with a crew of 157, the ship Western Australia. Most of those that have
will replace the oil replenishment ship been identified by industry, the university
HMAS Sirius. sector and local government are anticipated
in this Plan and will be mitigated through
its implementation.
6
epartment of Defence.
D
(2016). Defence White Paper.
Commonwealth of Australia.
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Improving the Henderson Actions
Key Strategies
Precinct and Australian a. Establish a Government led Task
Maritime Complex – Force to undertake strategic planning
Common User Facility and management of the Henderson
precinct and the AMC to ensure they
(AMC CUF) meet current and future Defence
Ensuring Defence industry and State requirements8.
infrastructure is matched to the current and
emerging requirements of Defence is crucial
if Western Australia is to remain competitive b. Coordinate and optimise use of existing
in bidding for future work. Enhancing the infrastructure to ensure it can be
Henderson precinct and AMC infrastructure, leveraged to meet the needs of Defence
security and services is critical to ensuring the and other industry sectors.
future competitiveness of the State.
The Henderson Precinct has been identified c. Continue to engage with Defence to
as one of only two locations for naval ship understand its infrastructure requirements
building in Australia7 in line with the findings in Western Australia including through
of the Rand Report (2015). The Henderson its own review of Australian Naval
precinct will undertake all future ship building Shipbuilding Infrastructure9.
of minor naval vessels and would be the
foundation of any Western Australian bid to
win the maintenance and sustainment
contracts for future submarines and frigates.
The AMC was established by the Western
Australian Government in 2003 to support
Western Australian industry and economy.
This asset has provided significant stimulus
to economic activity across mining, oil,
gas and defence sectors since inception.
The CUF provides land and services enabling
projects to be delivered on the facility.
Further development is required to ensure the
effectiveness of this precinct to meet the future
needs of Defence and the defence industry.
The State Government has announced
the establishment of Infrastructure WA (IWA),
which will be developing Western Australia’s
first State Infrastructure Strategy in 2019.
The Defence and Defence Industries Strategic
Plan will inform the work of IWA as it
provides advice to government on the State’s
infrastructure priorities.
7
epartment of Defence.
D
(2017). Naval Shipbuilding Plan.
Commonwealth of Australia.
8
aval Ship Building Plan,
N
Commonwealth of Australia,
2017.
9
dense Maritime Technology
O
(OMT) have undertaken a
study for the Commonwealth
in support of the Naval
Shipbuilding Plan.
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3.4 BUILDING Why Establish a DSC in
Key Strategies
Western Australia?
RESEARCH AND
INNOVATION Developing a DSC in Western Australia will
assist in establishing a formalised
PARTNERSHIPS partnership that can maximise defence-related
research opportunities for Western Australian
researchers. This will enable research and
Often the foundations of a successful industry
industry to be part of a broader Australian
and economy are anchored in sustained
network of similar entities which has
investment in science, technology, innovation
the potential to increase and diversify
and associated development of a knowledge
Western Australia’s impact and access at
society and skilled workforce. Nowhere does
national and international levels.
this hold more truth, than for defence.
In recognition of this, Western Australia will The Commonwealth Government has set out
work with the Commonwealth Government its broad defence investment needs to deliver
to establish a Defence Science Centre (DSC). and sustain Australia’s defence capabilities,
and the defence sector is transforming.
What is a DSC? The introduction of a DSC in Western Australia
at this time will support this transformation
The DSC is a collaboration among the and opportunity. A broad mechanism that
State Government, the Defence Science effectively attracts defence-related research
and Technology Group (DST) and and development investment opportunities
Western Australian universities to harness The DSC is a
for academic and industry collaboration
the capabilities of universities to deliver is vitally important for the State’s economic
collaboration
integrated solutions for the defence sector diversification and job creation. between the
and facilitate the growth of defence science State Government,
research networks among academia, Research collaboration presents significant
the Defence
DST and industry. It aims to create research benefits in providing an opportunity to
and development connections, and foster a deliver more effective access to and utilisation
Science and
globally engaged, competitive and innovative of knowledge, expertise and science Technology Group
defence and national security sector. infrastructure. Diversification of research and (DST) and
development efforts across technology areas, Western Australian
The DSC itself will not undertake any research; increases the usefulness of research outputs,
it will facilitate university-government-industry
universities.
and improves industry and academic linkages.
research and skills exchange via actively As an example, the Victorian Defence Science
cultivating relationships and linkages. Institute has demonstrated considerable
One of the DSC’s key roles will be to act as success through its partnerships, resulting
a match-maker between universities, in defence-related research investment
government and industry. leverage of 15:1 (15 dollars returned for
every 1 dollar invested), the support of over
DSC grants will be an important tool in
35 PhD students, and assistance provided to
supporting the facilitation of these exchanges.
over 100 organisations.
These grants will set the conditions for
commercial opportunities in industry, and
business development. Victoria, South Australia
and New South Wales already have established
similar models, each of which is calibrated for
the unique circumstances of their State.
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What will the DSC (WA) Do? • Stimulate defence-relevant collaborations
Key Strategies
through its grant programs
The DSC (WA) will provide linkages among • Identify defence-relevant science and
universities, government and industry and innovation opportunities for investment
will offer a coordinating role for visitors, such and commercialisation
as prime contractors, US Defence research
• Showcase Western Australian science and
agencies (including the Defence Advanced
innovation capabilities
Research Projects Agency, the Air Force Office
of Scientific Research and the Army Research • Support capability and capacity
Office). It will support the commercialisation development of students undertaking
and translation of defence-related research research projects in areas where Defence
outcomes in addition to using a collaborative has an interest or in a defence-related
approach towards defence industry industry.
workforce development.
Actions
A unified approach among the Western
Australian State Government, DST and a. Establish a Defence Science Centre
Western Australian universities will strengthen (WA) in partnership with DST to
and enhance performance in defence-related enhance research collaborations and
research and education for Western Australia. engagements among universities,
It will provide valuable flow-on effects for the industry and Defence.
Western Australian defence industry and the
broader growth and competitiveness of the
national economy. The DSC (WA) will also b. Establish a competitive grants scheme
complement and align to related initiatives administered by the DSC (WA) to
in the science and innovation portfolio, such promote defence-related science and
as the establishment of innovation hubs and innovation by Western Australian
support for collaborative research institutes. universities and industry.
DSC (WA) will:
• Boost defence-relevant research c. Actively seek to participate and
collaborations and engagement between collaborate with the Defence
universities, industry and Defence Cooperative Research Centre for Trusted
Autonomous Systems (DCRC TAS).
• Connect small-to-medium enterprises
(SMEs) to relevant research and expertise
to strengthen SME participation in
defence business
20 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES STRATEGIC PLANCASE STUDY 3
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY - CYBER SECURITY
In an increasingly digital world, where reliance A number of the institute’s staff participate
on information and connectivity is paramount, as members of expert bodies, panels and
the need to understand potential threats and advisory boards, providing advice to government,
how to protect our computers, networks and law enforcement and defence agencies
data from unauthorised access or attacks is vital, (both Australian and international) on cyber
no more so than for Defence. It is because of this security issues.
that after air, land, sea and space, cyberspace
Recognising the need for professional training
has been declared the fifth domain of warfare.
to improve the knowledge and skills, ECUSRI
Virtually every aspect of Defence’s capability provides Advanced Cyber Security Training to
is now reliant on information systems to be employees from many industries including
effective. This dependency also constitutes Defence, Finance, Mining, Medical and
vulnerability; thus, investment in cyber security Commonwealth, State and Local Government.
research and development will be critical to Using real-case examples, attendees are trained
not only maintaining a comparative military to protect Critical Infrastructure and networks
advantage, but also fundamentally preserving from cyber-attack using various cyber defence
fitness for the purpose of Defence’s capabilities. measures. This training program is run in
While cyber is specifically articulated in the collaboration with the Western Australian Police
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and relevant Commonwealth Government
capability stream, in reality cyber security must agencies.
be designed into every element of capability
The ECUSRI undertakes a range of leading edge
and recognised as an integral component of all
research and development activities, and has the
capability streams.
expertise and capacity to help develop the next
The Security Research Institute at ECU (ECUSRI) generation of protection for Defence systems
is the premier and most trusted cyber research and the broader community. Sapien Cyber,
and education institution in Australia and is an Australian company co-funded with ECU, is
recognised internationally for its capability bringing leading edge cyber security and threat
and contribution to cyber security. It possesses intelligence solutions to industry. It provides
an accredited secure facility, as well as a priority response service that is designed to
security-cleared personnel, and has produced facilitate secure operations to organisations
quality graduates and post-graduates in cyber in an increasingly insecure hostile cyberspace.
security for over a decade. Sapien’s research and development is supported
by its close collaboration with ECUSRI’s security
research team.
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3.5 ADVANCING • Attracting and retaining the critical
Key Strategies
skills required by Western Australia’s
EDUCATION, defence Industries
TRAINING AND • Enhanced consultation, planning
and coordination.
SKILLING This approach will build on the work already
being undertaken by Western Australian
Western Australia has more than 1.3 million
universities and South Metropolitan TAFE
people in its workforce. This workforce is
(SM TAFE), the major training provider in
highly skilled and educated with nearly one
Western Australia delivering semi-professional
million holding post-secondary qualifications.
and trade training for the defence industry
Almost half a million Western Australians
and the Naval Shipbuilding College. SM TAFE
have a Bachelor’s degree or higher. As the
is also experienced in the development and
requirements of the Western Australian
commercial customisation of shipbuilding skills
Defence sector grows, this will generate new
Western Australia programs and has worked extensively with
jobs and translate into demand for
ASC Pty Ltd, Austal, BAE Systems, Civmec, the
has over 1.3 million thousands of highly qualified, skilled and
Royal Australian Navy, the defence industry
people in its experienced workers.
supply chain and the Australian Departments of
workforce. Defence and Education.
Ensuring a continuous pipeline of skilled
workers is available to support the increased
Through collaboration and with the support
demand on Western Australia’s Defence
of the Department of Training and Workforce
industries, requires careful analysis and
Development, SM TAFE will develop a Defence
planning. In many cases, supporting the
Workforce Development Plan and establish a
future needs of Defence’s highly sophisticated
dedicated Defence office to help ensure the
platforms and capabilities will demand new
education and skilling requirements of
skills, knowledge and qualifications. Achieving
Western Australian Defence industries are
this often requires extended lead times.
met and that new jobs and opportunities are
Western Australia will undertake a Defence created for Western Australians.
Workforce Development Plan to ensure the
workforce and skilling needs for the Western Actions
Australian defence sector are anticipated and
met. It will focus on six areas: a. Establish a Defence Office in South
Metropolitan TAFE to lead a coordinated
• Pursuing a holistic approach towards and collaborative approach to the
defence industry workforce development development of a Western Australian
by leading the collaboration with Defence Workforce Development
industry, community, government and Plan and oversee and advise on
educational partners defence-related Western Australian
skilling matters.
• Working with the relevant educational
partners to ensure vocational training
programs are developed and delivered
to meet the emerging needs of the
defence industry
• Understanding and investing in relevant
education and tertiary qualifications
• Ensuring the right skills are available
at the right time
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