Defence, aviation and space

Queensland is a defence, aviation and space research and industry hub of the Asia-Pacific region, with a reputation for excellence in:

  • advanced maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities and support services
  • world-class education, training and simulation activities
  • leading-edge logistics
  • unmanned airborne vehicle R&D facilities

The Queensland Defence Science Alliance (QDSA) supports connections and collaborations between universities, defence industry and government. QDSA members include Defence Science and Technology, Queensland Government, The University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, Griffith University, James Cook University, Central Queensland University, University of Southern Queensland and the University of the Sunshine Coast.

The Queensland Aerospace 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan supports a sector that more than 4,500 direct jobs in aircraft manufacturing and repair services across over 300 enterprises (more on aerospace in Queensland).

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Leading defence, aviation and space research

Queensland has nine universities including three of Australia’s largest. Details of 200 plus research centres in Queensland are available by searching the Queensland science capability directory.

Defence, aviation and space research

Queensland has over 25 institutes, facilities, precincts, laboratories involved with defence, aviation and space research including: