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SOVEREIGN DEFENCE & AEROSPACE
MADE IN NSW
NSW is shaping the future of the
Australian Defence and Aerospace Industry.
To learn how, meet with us at Avalon 2023 – Hall 2 Booth 2M8.
Defence expenditure in NSW exceeds $12.5 billion annually.
NSW is home to over 80 defence facilities, including 21 defence bases and training areas.
NSW employs the highest number of defence industry skilled workers, with over 65,000 direct or indirect jobs.
NSW accounts for 29% of Australia’s $2 billion aircraft manufacturing and repair services exports.
Over 40%, the largest portion, of Australian defence and aerospace businesses operate in NSW.
NSW hosts the majority of the nation’s
leading tertiary and research institutions.
Download the NSW Avalon 23 Industry Prospectus. Connect with the Defence and Aerospace NSW team at investment.nsw.gov.au/defence-and-aerospace