The Illawarra Shoalhaven is a strong and growing defence region with unique capabilities in steel manufacturing, naval aviation and R&D. It is home to Australia’s centre for naval aviation with competitive business costs, a supportive environment and a highly skilled workforce.
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Defence Network aims to grow defence industry capability in the region, by advocating on behalf of industry to all levels of government, promoting local industry capabilities at key industry briefings and trade shows and facilitating assistance from local, state and federal governments.
Following the announcement of Sikorsky Australia’s new contract to continue its long-standing maintenance and sustainment partnership with the Royal Australian Navy to support the MH-60R Romeo Seahawk helicopter fleet, Sikorsky Australia General Manager Cliff Kyle shares his insights into Defence Industry Capability – Navigating the Challenges. Cliff will speak at the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Defence Network event on Thursday 3 July 2025 which will include a light lunch, networking and valuable insights into traversing the defence supply chain.
Members, defence industry, and businesses looking to be involved in the supply chain are invited to join. Please RSVP here.
Date: Thursday 3 July 2025
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue: Shellharbour Civic Centre, 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre
RSVP: ISRDN Luncheon Tickets
Future Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Defence Network Events – July, August and October
The Defence Business Development Program includes 3 workshops and is brought to you by the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Defence Network with funding from the Investment NSW Regional Defence Network Program.
- Marketing for Defence
- Wednesday 23 July 2025 – Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Defence Network Workshop #1
- Tendering to Defence
- Wednesday 27 August 2025 – Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Defence Network Workshop #2
- Next Steps in Defence
- Wednesday 15 October 2025 – Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Defence Network Workshop #3
