Australia’s defence capability increasingly depends not just on what we design, but on how fast, how flexibly, and how securely we can manufacture it. From surge production and sovereign sustainment to rapid prototyping and digital engineering, advanced manufacturing has become a strategic enabler of Defence readiness.

For NSW manufacturing SMEs, the question is practical: where do you actually go to access industrial-scale advanced manufacturing equipment, qualified processes, and the engineering expertise needed to compete for defence work? The Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) at Bradfield City is that destination — a $300M NSW Government investment built specifically to help local manufacturers adopt advanced technologies, scale production, and de-risk entry into supply chains including Defence.

Join this Industry Forum, co-hosted by AMRF and the Defence Innovation Network, and connect with leaders from industry, Defence, and universities. Step inside the AMRF Manufacturing Hall, hear from an expert panel, and  DIN universities—all while building valuable new connections.