Growing up, Justyce Manton dreamt of being a ballerina but when that dream was shattered by injury, she quickly discovered an outer-this-world fascination with space and engineering, which transformed her life plans. The first year Adelaide University student is currently undertaking an internship at Defence SA under the mentorship of Executive Director, Defence and Space Reg Carruthers. Justyce is revelling in the chance to understand the industry better, and now has dreams of becoming the first Indigenous Australian to travel into space. “I am studying aeronautical engineering at Adelaide University and am absolutely loving it,” Justyce said. “Growing up I ...

Global testing, inspection and certification company Bureau Veritas (BV) Marine & Offshore is setting down deep roots in South Australia, strengthening ties with local universities and securing their place within the state’s shipbuilding sector.

One of the first defence industry companies to set up in Adelaide from France, PREDICT Australia, has recently celebrated their two year anniversary by reflecting on the company’s many successes since making the move down under.

Gentex Australia is making plans to grow its South Australian workforce after successfully acquiring military equipment distributor Aero Parts Australia.

Defence SA and the South Australian Space Industry Centre are tremendously proud to be a sponsor of REA's ‘in schools’ programs which include SUBS in Schools, F1 in Schools, Space in Schools & 4x4 in Schools.

Since setting up their national offices in South Australia five years ago, QinetiQ Australia has grown to build a large team of talented, local professionals who love working in the defence industry.

With construction of the Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) well underway, South Australian SMEs are proving invaluable to the success of the program, showcasing the broad capability of local talent.

PMB Defence is the first South Australian company to secure a contract to potentially supply a critical piece of equipment on the Attack class submarines.

South Australian defence industry will have the opportunity to showcase its capabilities at several key defence and space exhibitions and events planned for the year ahead.