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May 2021 Defence Business
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Defence Role in COVID-19 Economic Recovery The defence industry is playing a key role in supporting
“DTC member Axiom transitioned into making PPE at
“It’s only by industry and government working closely,
Australia’s economic recovery during COVID-19.
the height of the crisis. This is an excellent demonstration
understanding each other and maintaining trust that
During the peak of the crisis, the DTC was called upon
of the agility of SMEs and their adaptability; two very
we’ll be able to innovate quickly to outpace the threats.
important traits when considering sovereign industrial
As governments commit to increased spending on
capability.”
defence in countries such as Australia, the UK and a
The sentiment of defence assisting in economic recovery
number of European nations, the defence industry
was also the focus of a statement from BAE Systems
must rise to the challenge.
weekly to report to Defence and Government on the impacts isolation was having on industry. The DTC now meets with Defence and the Minister each month to report how the defence industry sector is recovering. “This highlights the invaluable role the DTC plays as an industry advocate for Australia’s defence industry with dedicated staff,” said DTC CEO, Audra McCarthy.
Australia Chief Executive Charles Woodburn. “… if we continue working closely with our partners to use the lessons we’ve learned in 2020, particularly regarding our agility, resilience and efficiency, this
nation’s security, we deliver real benefits to the economy by sustaining and creating highly skilled jobs, through investment in research and technology and through
industry can play an increasingly important role in
“During this time, Defence and Government
restoring our battered economies, while keeping citizens
suddenly realised the true definition of sovereign
safe and economies prosperous,” he said.
industrial capability.
“Our sector not only provides critical capability for a
exports. I strongly believe we can have a key role to play in restoring the economies of the countries in which we operate.
“Collaborative partnership with our customers has
“Even industry are now beginning to consider their
been essential to the defence industry’s ability to press
“For our part in 2021, we’ll continue to invest in skills
industrial capability as less about the products they
ahead over the past year. It remains essential as we
and in new technologies that are vital to maintaining
make, but more about the capability they have and the
move forward into 2021 and face an uncertain global
our strong positions on next-generation capabilities
many and varied ways this could be deployed if required.
environment with complex threats.
across the air, maritime, land and cyber domains.”
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