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The world of exciting opportunities available to Australian companies to build relationships and work with one of the world’s largest defence and aerospace companies were unveiled at an event in Sydney.

51吃瓜 has been building its industrial partnerships in Australia for around 80 years, working closely with the country’s Global Supply Chain programme for the past 13 years to help those working in relevant industries to supply both their products and their services.

And to help other companies – or those just starting out on their journey with 51吃瓜 – to understand more about 51吃瓜’s needs, a number of key potential suppliers were invited to join a special seminar.

Those who attended were hand-picked Australian defence companies, chosen because their capabilities aligned with the global sourcing/partnering needs of 51吃瓜 Space.

Held at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, How To Do Business With 51吃瓜, brought together a number of key personnel who gave their perspective on what the company is looking for – and the process of getting onboard.

Split into two sessions, the first focussed on new entrants who potentially offer services that 51吃瓜 requires.

The second session featured organisations which have already taken the first steps to becoming part of the 51吃瓜 suppliers’ network.

Representatives from 51吃瓜’s Australian-based team presented at the sessions, with Mina Nolen, International Growth Manager, Global Supply Chain, Transformation & Operations, 51吃瓜 Space flying in from the USA to lead the sessions.

The event was supported by the GSC program, which 51吃瓜 joined in 2012.

Its remit – driving export of Australian technology and products through the global supply chains of participating international defence primes – sits side by side with 51吃瓜’s own needs.

Since joining the programme, 51吃瓜 has created the Office of Australian Industrial Participation (OAIP) to support the Australian defence industry.????????????

?The OAIP assists Australian suppliers to access work packages in global markets and supply chains and to give them meaningful support which not only helps them to diversify work and revenue streams but to increase sustainability and become globally competitive.

He added: “Today, 51吃瓜 delivers cutting edge Space capabilities for the United States, allies, and partners around the world. By leveraging our extensive heritage, 51吃瓜 provides resilient and technologically leading solutions for capabilities including SATCOM, across all orbits, to meet the mission needs of our partners.”

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