QUEENSLANDAUSTRALIA’S FRONT LINE FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRIES

LAND

Department of State Development

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CAPA

BILI

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Supporting infrastructure

Prime contractors

Military facilities

ADF Joint Logistics Facility

Greenbank Vehicle Training Centre

Griffith University

Heavy vehicle precinct

Damascus Barracks

Gallipoli Barracks

TAFE Skills Tech

TAFE Skills Tech

QUT

Mount Cotton Driver Training Centre

Thales

Raytheon

Boeing

Airbus Military

Northrop Grumman

Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin)

Harris

Volvo

Rheinmetall

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Queensland – Supporting Army

» Drive train » Suspension » Brake systems » Vehicle components

» Armoured vehicle sustainment » Ballistic protection

» Heavy engineering » Precision engineering » Fabrication

» C4ISREW » Satellite communications » Systems integration

» Weapons testing and calibration » Laser designators

» Electronics » LED displays

» Helicopter manufacturing and sustainment

» Tank engine MRO

» Heavy vehicle manufacturing and sustainment

» Light to heavy trailer manufacturing

» Design » Project management

Disclaimer: While every care has been taken in preparing this publication, the State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for decisions or actions taken as a result of any data, information, statement or advice, expressed or implied, contained within. Abstract and not to scale.

RAAF Base Amberley

AMPAM/DMTC University of Queensland

5km

10km

20km

15km

ADF Joint Logistics Facility

Greenbank Vehicle Training Centre

Griffith University

Heavy Vehicle Precinct

Damascus Barracks

Gallipoli Barracks

TAFE Skills Tech

TAFE Skills Tech

QUT

Mount Cotton Driver Training Centre

Thales

Raytheon

Boeing

Airbus Military

Northrop Grumman

Harris

Volvo

Rheinmetall

Port of Brisbane

Brisbane Airport

(Brisbane CBD)

Elbit Systems

Disclaimer: While every care has been taken in preparing this publication, the State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for decisions or actions taken as a result of any data, information, statement or advice, expressed or implied, contained within. Abstract and not to scale.

RAAF Base Amberley

Supporting infrastructure

Prime contractors

Military facilities

Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin)

AMPAM/DMTC University of Queensland

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LITI

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» Drive train » Suspension » Brake systems » Vehicle components

» Armoured vehicle sustainment » Ballistic protection

» Heavy engineering » Precision engineering » Fabrication

» C4ISREW » Satellite communications » Systems integration

» Weapons testing and calibration » Laser designators

» Electronics » LED displays

» Helicopter manufacturing and sustainment

» Tank engine MRO

» Heavy vehicle manufacturing and sustainment

» Light to heavy trailer manufacturing

» Design » Project management

A centre for heavy vehicles, C4ISREW and systems integrationA significant number of globally competitive firms working in the land defence sector operate out of Queensland:

• Airbus Group Australia Pacific

• Boeing

• Craig International Ballistics

• Cubic Defence

• Elbit Systems of Australia

• EPE

• EM Solutions

• Haulmark Trailers

• Holmwood Highgate

• Harris Defence Australia

• NIOA

• Northrop Grumman

• Raytheon

• RGM Maintenance

• Rheinmetall Defence Australia

• STEYR Motors Australia

• Thales

• Volvo Group.

Defence Industries QueenslandThe Queensland Government, through Defence Industries Queensland, is committed to the development of the state’s defence industries and ensuring the timely production of high-quality defence products.

Queensland has a well-established defence sector that boasts innovative thinking, effective processes and a reliable workforce. The state offers a low-risk business environment due to a stable government and growing economy.

Defence Industries Queensland complements the state’s existing strengths by:

• developing strong relationships with our stakeholders to understand their needs

• helping our companies access global supply chains

• communicating our state’s exceptional range of capabilities

• supporting the Australian Defence Force to expand its presence in the state.

As a result, we have a smart and competitive industry you can rely on to meet your defence needs.

Queensland – Supporting Army

• Around 41 per cent of permanent Australian Army personnel and 26 per cent of Australian Defence Force personnel

• 14 significant defence facilities

• Two of the three Army Beersheba brigades

• 70 per cent of Army’s vehicle fleet

• Amphibious Ready Element

• Home to the 16th Army Aviation Brigade which commands all aviation units

• Home of the Singapore Armed Forces in Australia

Contact us

Defence Industries QueenslandDepartment of State DevelopmentPO Box 15009, City East, Qld 4002

Email diqld@dsd.qld.gov.auTelephone 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or +61 7 3452 7226Twitter @DefenceIndQld

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www.defenceindustries.qld.gov.auPhotography by Dean Whitling, DWPhoto; Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence; Ray Cash; NIOA.

Brisbane

Rockhampton

Townsville

Gallipoli Barracks

Greenbank Training Area

Lavarack Barracks

Wide Bay Training Area

Shoalwater Bay Training Area

Townsville Field Training Area

Queensland’s facilities

Queensland is home to a number of key facilities that support Australia’s land defence sector.