The Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024 enables licence-free trade for most defence items among AUKUS partners and creates new offences for unauthorised supply of DSGL technology and services. These provisions commence in March 2025.

If your product includes U.S.-origin components or technology listed on the USML, ITAR applies. Re-export or third-country transfers require U.S. State Department approval, with strict record-keeping and compliance obligations.

Contact Defence Export Controls (DEC) or the Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS) for tailored support, guidance, and pre-assessment of export applications.

Keep permits, consignee/end-use statements, shipment docs, and communications for at least seven years or your contractual requirement.

Screens are captured with timestamp, list version, and user ID; export a PDF from the checklist card for audit.

Approaching due dates, missing documents, or policy changes (e.g., DTCA updates) generate action flags until resolved.

The Defence Industry Development Grant and Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) are ideal starting points for SMEs expanding into global defence markets.

Yes, as long as there’s no overlap in funding for the same costs or deliverables. Defence SA or ODIS can help structure combined funding applications.

Grant approvals usually take 6–12 weeks after submission, depending on the complexity of the project and verification of eligibility documentation.

Market Intelligence is refreshed weekly to include updates from Defence Connect, ASPI, and AUKUS-related tenders. High-priority opportunities are highlighted via ADEXA notifications.

Yes. Use the in-page filters to view intelligence aligned to your capability area—Autonomous Systems, Maritime Sustainment, ISR, or Cyber.

Registered ADEXA users can book a virtual session with a Navigator for tailored export-readiness assessments or partner introductions.

Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs) are required for furnishing defence technical data/assistance to foreign persons under ITAR.

Markings follow ISM/IRAP-aligned templates with propagation checks on exportable PDFs.

Companies must demonstrate Australian content of at least 50% and hold relevant export control compliance clearances. Validation is managed through Team Defence Australia.

Yes. Once approved for brand use, your company will be automatically reviewed for inclusion in the next edition of the Australian Defence Export Catalogue.

Upcoming TDA events are published through ADEXA and include DSEI Japan, Sea-Air-Space (USA), and Indo-Pacific (Australia). Links and registration portals are updated regularly.