The best of NSW defence will be showcased to the world this week at the PACIFIC 2017 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney.
Minister for Western Sydney, Stuart Ayres representing the Minister for Trade Industry, said more than 500 companies from 23 countries and 15,000 people would attend the event – one of the largest maritime and defence forums in the Asia Pacific.
“This is a major defence maritime event attracting leading national and international decision makers and providing NSW companies with global procurement and supply chain opportunities,” Mr Ayres said.
“NSW is home to the largest number of defence facilities and key platforms across air, land and sea – boasting more than 80 military bases and facilities across the state.
“Our state’s strengths make us ideally suited to meet the complex and evolving needs of Defence and the NSW Government has made a strong commitment to industry as the Principal Sponsor for this event.
“NSW is a state that goes out of its way to support our best and brightest. This year at PACIFIC 2017 we are supporting fourteen of our most exciting defence companies and organisations as they showcase their capabilities.
“Our support will help leverage NSW’s strengths in complex systems, integration and sustainment, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and aerospace technology.”
The Australian Government’s Defence White Paper outlines programs and acquisitions worth more than $195 billion over the decade to 2026.
NSW’s Defence and Industry Strategy positions NSW to best support national Defence efforts while maximising significant opportunities for NSW industry.
Key initiatives include establishing Defence NSW to support industry, securing projects and jobs, and strengthening research and development.
NSW has 10 out of 15 national finalists for the Maritime Australia Industry Innovation Awards on Wednesday.
More information can be found at www.pacific2017.com.au