GWEO Test & Evaluation Industry Briefing

Overview The Department of Defence is holding an industry briefing on behalf of the Guided Weapons Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Air Branch to engage industry on upcoming test and evaluation initiatives. About The Director General Guided Weapons Explosive Ordnance Air Branch is preparing a forward looking work-plan for Industry engagement for the test and evaluation enabling element. Purpose The early Industry Day briefing is designed to advise industry of, and to seek interest in, the concept for a Research and Development Test and Evaluation Hub adjacent to the Defence Science Technology Group in South Australia. As a separate initiative, the briefing will also explore opportunities to augment Test and Evaluation services, including delivering greater capacity for test services. This may be facilitated through the establishment of head agreement deeds. The briefing will also present a concept for a Multi-Customer Environmental Test Facility, which would alleviate demand on the Joint Proof Experimental Unit. Tender Briefing A Guided Weapons Test & Evaluation Industry Briefing will be held, followed by a workshop to discuss the Research and Development Test and Evaluation Hub. Date: Monday 23 November 2026 Time: 1230h to 1600h Location: Alistair Swayn Theatre, Canberra Business Park, 33 & 35 Brindabella Circuit Format: In-person attendance Attendance Limit: Two attendees per registered entity Lunch will be provided. The briefing has been designed for in-person attendance, and questions and responses will be recorded and made available via the Industry Mailbox/website. A workshop will follow the Industry Briefing to discuss the Research and Development Test and Evaluation Hub. How to Apply Companies or entities interested in attending are asked to register in accordance with the provided instructions. Attendance is limited to two attendees from each registered entity. Registration should be made via the Guided Weapons Explosive Ordnance Test & Evaluation Industry Engagement Group Mailbox: gweo.teindustryengagement@defence.gov.au Attendees are required to complete a form to register for attendance at the Guided Weapons Test & Evaluation Industry Briefing. Registration forms are to be submitted electronically via the Defence group mailbox: gweo.teindustryengagement@defence.gov.au Enquiries Contact: Acting Director Test and Evaluation Directorate Email: gweo.teindustryengagement@defence.gov.au