Thales in Victoria Alistair Beaton Industry Engagement Director Communications Thales Australia Limited. This document and the information it contains is commercial-in-confidence and shall remain the property of Thales Australia Limited. Any unauthorised use or disclosure of its contents is prohibited. Soldier & Bushmasters image Australian Department of Defence
Thales World leader in mission critical systems and solutions Four core businesses Aerospace & Space Defence Security Transport A worldwide group 68,000 employees Presence in 50 countries More than A$18 billion in annual revenue A$3.75 billion invested in R&D $A15 billion annual procurement spend 1 Communications
Thales in Australia A nationwide company 3,300 employees Over 35 sites Nine sites of 100+ employees Significant regional employer Revenue of around $A900 million (2010) Exports of over $A1.6 billion in the past 10 years $A650 million annual procurement spend Bushmaster image Australian Department of Defence 2 Communications
Mission critical systems Aerospace and Defence Bushmaster and Hawkei vehicles Soldier Systems Worldwide air traffic management exports from Melbourne Defence communications systems Naval vessel upgrades and support Explosive ordnance and logistics Sonar and underwater systems Tiger and NH90 helicopter programs Simulation Security and Transport Auckland public transport ticketing Communications and Surveillance Sub-System (CSS) for major suburban rail project Roadside Free-Flow Tolling in Queensland Bushmaster image Australian Department of Defence, Eurocopter photo Dominique Gonod 3 Communications
Locations in Australia State Number of People NSW 1795 VIC 1126 WA 161 Major Locations Garden Island Lithgow Mulwala Rydalmere Benalla Bendigo Melbourne WTC Nedlands Rockingham ACT 106 Canberra 4 Communications
Operations in Victoria Protected Vehicles in Bendigo Bushmaster program with 110+ suppliers Hawkei development program Services and support Ordnance in Benalla Explosive ordnance manufacturing bombs Small arms ammunition bullets Safety focus Research and development Air Operations in Melbourne Air traffic management systems Exports to 50+ countries Software intensive Human factors expertise 5 Communications
Opportunities for Australian SMEs Push Model Become an in-country supplier to a prime and be ready for export opportunities e.g. Bushmaster Pull Model A unique capability which fills the gaps for the primes e.g. Encrypted Technology, Image Enhancement 6 Communications
Defence Global Supply Chain Program The GSC Program is designed to assist entry by Australian defence industry into global supply chains of multinational primes. The GSC Program establishes agreements with multinational primes, called GSC Deeds, which actively facilitate opportunities for Australian industry to compete in the primes global supply chains and those of their major suppliers. 7 Communications
8 Communications GSC - Benefits to Participating Companies
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Doing business with Thales GSC Suppliers need to have a good working knowledge of Export and Import regulations of the major countries around the world. They need to be aware of ITAR, EAR and Dual use regulations and the permits and certificates required to legally do business overseas. Defence Industry Innovation Centre (DIIC) in conjunction with DMO can assist in giving SMEs the knowledge they need to achieve this. 10 Communications
Key Contacts Who do you need to talk to? Grant Peden IEU Manager Ph: 03 8630 4130 Mob: 0403 947 059 Email: grant.peden@thalesgroup.com.au Nicola Bran IEU Coordinator Ph: 02 9562 3469 Email: nicola.bran@thalesgroup.com.au Kylie Armstrong IEU Coordinator Ph: 02 9562 3972 Email: kylie.armstrong@thalesgroup.com.au 11 Communications