Innovation

We help your business Succeed in the Defence and public sectors

There are many interpretation of what “Innovation” is. In aadi Defence, we define “Innovation” as the creation of a new unique capability through combination of existing technologies, meaning

We work in the region of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4+ see here (http://go.nasa.gov/1OPJtq6) for definition of TRL
We are not in the business of blue sky research.

Furthermore, we are firm believers of technology pull, rather than technology push. “Build it and they’ll come” is an excellent recipe for throwing money and resources into a black hole.
What perks our interests are problems with no existing solutions, or simply where current Best Practice is simply not good enough and “a better way” must exist.
IF THE NEED IS BIG ENOUGH, THERE HAS TO BE A WAY

Products and Projects

DGTA Noel Schmidt

Noel Schmidt was awarded a Conspicious Service Cross for his outstanding performance as Director General Technical Airworthiness with the Australian Defence Force. He has consistently demonstrated outstanding engineering skill and leadership and is considered to be one of Australia’s top engineers.

Warren Canning

Warren has a genuine passion for culture change and facilitating collaboration between government and industry. He has significant experience in successful technology transfer and commercialization initiatives both nationally and internationally.

VADM David Shackleton

Vice Admiral David Shackleton is a former Chief of the Royal Australian Navy and a distinguished member of Australia’s defence community. David has great strengths in strategic policy and force structure development and is highly respected for his acumen and grasp of future technical and other challenges in the national security environment.

Peter Sharp

Peter Sharp is an experienced member of the Defence Force, with 45 years in service with the Australian Army and Department of Defence. His specialties are policy and strategy.

Defence Industry Innovation Centre

While the refocus of “Hotdesk” type services discontinues the direct contract between AADI and DIIC, it is still anticipated that we may continue to directly procure ad-hoc contracts directly with AADI as we have also executed in the past. Typically these procurement activities involving AADI have taken the form of Defence industry specific workshops led by AADI’s unique range of consulting experience.

Alexander Gosling

Alexander Gosling received a Member of the Order of Australia for his significant service to business through innovative support for research and development, and to the community. He has a reputation for his innovative work driving new products and technologies to commercial success.

Daniel Ho

Dr. Ho is a technologist specialising in the development of technology solutions for Defence’s needs.

Colin Sharp

Colin Sharp is a recognised leader in the field of defence logistics and training. He has proven experience in managing multi-million dollar defence projects and infrastructure changes.

Lieutenant General Frank Hickling

Lieutenant General Frank Hickling was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for his distinguished service to the Army and the Australian Defence Force in the field of military training.

Department of Business and Innovations

The Department of Business and Innovation has engaged aadi Defence Pty Ltd on consultancy tasks in support of initiatives to sustain and grow the defence industry in Victoria.

David Harvey

David Harvey is an experienced member of the defence community; he specializes in business development and marketing strategies.