Australian expertise & partnership opportunities in maritime defence & security on offer
An Australian maritime defence & security delegation is visiting India between 6 to 9 May 2009. Comprising of 9 companies, the delegation is visiting New Delhi and Kochi.
Australian maritime defence industry
Australia’s maritime industry is internationally competitive and has a proven track record in the construction, integration, modification and support of naval vessels and their sub-systems. Specialty skills include complex systems integration, welding of complex metal alloys, ship design and assembling of submarines and frigates.
According to Peter Linford, Senior Trade Commissioner – South Asia, Australian Trade Commission, “Australia has capability spread across the entire maritime security spectrum with expertise in submarine systems development, integration and high-pressure hull fabrication, ship construction, modular fabrication, systems integration, platform integration, sub-system design and maintenance services, patrol boat design and construction and high-speed naval vessel design and construction.”
“Australia can provide high technology value added competitive solutions and expertise to the Indian maritime defence sector. The Australian maritime defence & security delegation’s visit to India is a very important step to open up potential areas of cooperation between Australia and India in maritime defence”
The objective of the Australian maritime defence & security delegation to India is to showcase Australia’s niche expertise and capabilities in maritime defence security, offer the expertise to the Indian government agencies as well as explore partnership opportunities with suppliers of maritime defence equipment in the private sector.
The delegation are meeting with key government departments that includes Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India; Indian Coast Guard, Border Security Force, etc.
Technology & Expertise on Offer
Some of the technologies & expertise on offer for India by the delegation includes;
High speed pursuit vessels Specialised safety, combat and security equipment
Personal protective apparel including chemical splash protection suits Satellite communications and software for the management of search & rescue operations
Aerial civil maritime surveillance systems Aero medical search and rescue services
Defence logistics expertise Unmanned aerial vehicles
Surge and transient protection equipment and earthing solutions
Australian maritime defence firms in the delegation
Participants at the delegation includes
Britton Marine Australia Pty Ltd – Manufacturers of high speed pursuit vessels for coast guard, police & para-military forces Lightning Protection International Pty. Ltd - Manufacturer of direct strike lightning, surge and transient protection equipment and earthing solutions
SOS Marine – Manufacturer of specialised safety, combat and security equipment GSSM (Global Safety Solutions & Management) - Manufacturer of personal protective apparel
D Space/ EMS SATCOM – Manufacturer of satellite communications systems, equipment and software for the management of search & rescue operations Cobham Aviation Services Australia – Provider of aerial civil maritime surveillance, hydrographical survey and aero medical search and rescue
Defence South Australia –South Australia’s lead government agency for all defence related issues. Defence SA targets defence investment and expansion opportunities and drives and supports the delivery of major defence projects and facilities Boeing Defence Australia – Manufacturer of unmanned systems and aerial vehicles WA Water Audits - Provider of chemical free technology solutions to the maritime sector to prevent corrosion
Utsav Australia
The Australian maritime defence & security delegation to India is a part the of Australian Government’s Utsav Australia programme to raise awareness of Australian business and industry amongst the Indian business community. Utsav Australia will create awareness on Australia’s capabilities and showcase Australian expertise across a wide range of sectors to further strengthen Australian exports & investments in India
Business Opportunities with Australian maritime defence & security delegation to India
For meetings, partnerships with the Australian maritime defence & security delegation to India, please contact Chaitanya Patil, Business Development Manager, Australian Trade Commission, Bangalore at +91-9880490208. E-Mail: chaitanya.patil@austrade.gov.au
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