Defence capabilities on show at Avalon

February 20, 2023

GMC member companies will be front and centre at the Avalon Airshow, alongside their international counterparts.

Geelong region’s defence capabilities will be on show, with Geelong Defence Alliance exhibiting as part of the City of Greater Geelong display.

The region offers strong advanced manufacturing and engineering expertise, coupled with cutting edge research offered through Deakin University.

Geelong Defence Alliance is an industry stakeholder collaboration and designated central point of contact for Geelong’s defence-based capabilities, and provides fast-tracked introductions via established networks for defence supply chain opportunities.

GMC members with defence industry capabilities include:

  • Air Radiators
  • Deakin University
  • Flaim Systems
  • Hanwha Defense Australia
  • IXL Group
  • Marand
  • McHugh & Eastwood
  • Quickstep
  • Sykes
  • UMS

Organisations attending Avalon Airshow 2023 will have an opportunity to connect with defence primes including Airbus Australia, BAE Systems, L3Harris Technologies and Thales.

The Geelong Defence Alliance will be on display at the joint City of Greater Geelong, Deakin University and Hanwha Defense Australia exhibition.

Avalon Airshow 2023 trade days are February 28 to March 3.

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