Eleven Tasmanian organisations will showcase their world-class defence capabilities at Melbourne's Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition 2024.
From today,10 of Tasmania's top advanced manufacturing companies and the Australian Maritime College will show off their defence industry capabilities during a three-day expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Premier and Minister for Trade and Major Investment, Jeremy Rockliff, said the event provided an opportunity for Tasmania to present its defence capabilities on the international stage.
"Land Forces 2024 is a gateway for Tasmanian businesses showcasing defence equipment, technology and services to senior representatives of governments, military, defence and industries from Australia and around the world," Premier Rockliff said.
"By demonstrating the capability of Tasmanian business and showcasing their products to decision makers and buyers, we are opening the door to even more high-value supply contracts, while further boosting the reputation of our local industry."
On show in the 144sqm Defence Tasmania exhibit include Currawong Engineering, CBG Systems, Elphinstone, HENSOLDT Australia and Jayben Group. Other Tasmanian organisations joining them will be Lightning Protection International, Penguin Composites, Performatec, Pivot Maritime International and Storemasta.
Premier Rockliff said over the past five years Tasmanian companies had been awarded more than 280 defence contracts, collectively, valued at more than $350 million.
"From heavy vehicle componentry to uncrewed aerial vehicle engines to innovative training solutions, Tasmanian industry is already leading the way in providing unique and innovative solutions to meet current and emerging defence challenges," Premier Rockliff said.
"We've been supporting Tasmanian industry to attend this event since 2016 and this is our largest ever delegation to Land Forces.
"We're excited to once again showcase our Tasmanian quality and innovation on this international stage.
"Our commitment to strengthen the successful advanced manufacturing industry is an important part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future."
