Defence SA is the Government of South Australia's lead agency for all defence matters. It is Australia's only stand-alone state defence organisation. The department encourages investment in and expansion of the defence sector while driving and supporting the delivery of major defence projects and facilities.
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Executive
Andy Keough was appointed CEO of Defence SA in August 2015. He was preceded by Andrew Fletcher, who held the position from its establishment in 2007 until 2014.
Partners
Defence SA's key partners include: Department of Defence, Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (formerly the Defence Materiel Organisation), Defence Science and Technology Group, Department of State Development, Immigration South Australia, Defence Teaming Centre (South Australia's peak defence industry association), Australian Aerospace Alliance, Industry Capability Network, AWD Alliance and Australian Made Defence.