A company of eminent and passionate former senior Defence and defence industry personnel lead by Dr. Bill Schofield (former Director, DSTO-Melbourne), Dr. Daniel Ho (former DSTO scientist) and Mr Paul Barratt (former Defence Secretary). The aadi Defence team consists of former Defence chiefs, senior military leaders, scientists, CEOs and chairpersons of successful companies, technologists, commercialisation experts and experienced project managers.
Through our combined expertise, we provide subject matter experts, innovate new technologies, undertake complex project management, assist and lead in grant and funding applications as well as develop cornerstone strategies in engaging key stakeholders within industry and Government.
Services

Consulting
“The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself.”
Oscar Wilde

Innovation
“Innovation is taking two things that already exist and putting them together in a new way.”
Tom Freston
Our Experts

Vice Admiral David Shackleton is a recognised expert in naval, defence and national security affairs. His 36-year naval career culminated in commanding the Royal Australian Navy, during which time he instigated wide ranging organisational and cultural change to match significant realignment of its methods and processes. In the defence industry sector, he has consulted broadly...
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