In 2024, the Government released its plan to strengthen our sovereign defence industrial base, and laid out the pathways to maximise support for Australian industry and its critical contribution to national security.

My focus for the Defence + Industry Conference (D+I) 2025 will be to update delegates on the progress made in the Defence sector, and to take the opportunity to share with you what’s ahead for the next iteration of the National Defence Strategy, the Integrated Investment Program, and the Defence Industry Development Strategy.

D+I 2025 will be an essential platform to optimise the effective collaboration and partnership required between Defence and industry for success. The program will be informative, thought provoking and enable delegates to engage with presenters through our live question sessions.

I'm looking forward to welcoming you to this year's conference.

Chris Deeble

Deputy Secretary

Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group