Defence Industry Dialogue 2025

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) promotes and protects Australia’s international interests to support our security and prosperity. We work with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas. Learn more: www.dfat.gov.au

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable. Learn more: honeywell.com

Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing, constructing and supporting revolutionary defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators. Learn more: austal.com

Marand Precision Engineering (Marand) is a global supplier of precision engineered solutions to a range of industries, including aerospace, defence, rail, automotive, mining and energy. Learn more: marand.com.au

Birdon is a diversified global group of companies providing whole of life solutions to the maritime, military and resource sectors. The Birdon Group has operations across the United States, Australia, Europe, and Asia. Learn more: birdongroup.com

QinetiQ build integrated solutions with innovative approaches to current and future challenges. Not only can QinetiQ develop cutting-edge technology and turn it into capability, QinetiQ also assess if that capability will work when it is critically needed and ensure your team is trained and operationally ready. Learn more: qinetiq.com

Sitting within the Australian Defence Export Office, Team Defence Australia is the premier national platform for export-capable Australian defence and dual-use companies to showcase their goods, services, technology and solutions at international trade events.

Bondi Partners is an advisory firm offering strategic counsel in a rapidly-evolving world. With teams in Washington and Sydney, we work together to cover North America and Australia. Our team provides discreet counsel, impactful partnerships and tailored solutions. Learn more: bondipartners.com

PsiQuantum has one mission: To build and deploy the first useful quantum computers. In 2015, PsiQuantum was founded after the founders realized they had identified a viable path to build large-scale, fault-tolerant systems by taking a photonics approach and leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry and existing infrastructure. Nearly nine years later, PsiQuantum is building thousands of wafers of quantum chips, testing production cryogenic cabinets and developing fault-tolerant algorithms to deploy on our first systems. Our work continues. https://www.psiquantum.com/

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. Learn more: www.lockheedmartin.com