Renewing Australia’s focus on innovation: Industry responds to the DIDS

Published on March 9, 2024

The government’s recently released Defence Industry Development Strategy will expedite the deployment of innovative technologies into the hands of Australian warfighters and establish a firmer roadmap for defence investment, an industry expert told Defence Connect.

The Albanese government’s Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS), released late February, has been applauded by industry experts for creating a framework to expedite procurement, support the development of emerging technologies, and ensure “bang for buck” for Defence.

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