What Defence Teaming Centre does

Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) is a nationally focused, not-for-profit defence industry association headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, at the Lot Fourteen innovation precinct alongside the Australian Space Agency. Established in 1996 and operating under the legal name Defence Teaming Centre Ltd., the organisation connects Defence Primes, small and medium enterprises, academic institutions, professional service providers, and the Department of Defence / Australian Defence Force, with the stated purpose of helping Australian industry compete for and supply into defence contracts.

DTC's core offerings are structured as a platform of services rather than a single product. The Membership Program (annual fees tiered from $1,070 to $20,430 ex GST by organisation size) is the foundation, providing networking access, member-only updates, and a subscription to Defence Business Magazine. The flagship capability is the nine-month Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP), delivered with training partner SkillsLab (a Tetra Tech company) and awarding a nationally recognised Diploma of Leadership and Management; 46 participants enrolled in the 2026 cohort, and over 400 leaders have graduated since 2010. Capability Catalogues are published with Defence SA for major expositions such as Land Forces 2026, Indo Pacific, and Avalon, exposing member quad charts to procurement managers at $250-$500 inc GST per listing. Events form a third pillar, with the annual Defence Industry Dinner & Awards Ceremony drawing 1,000+ attendees, Defence Leaders Breakfasts attracting 150+ guests, and Connect@DTC networking sessions. Adjacent programs include an 18-month Graduate Learning Program with Engineers Australia and a Veterans SA co-funded scholarship pilot for veterans entering the 2026 DILP.

The revenue model blends recurring membership subscriptions, professional services revenue from DILP and training programs, pay-as-you-go Capability Catalogue fees, and corporate sponsorship across Prime Supporter, Gold, Silver and Bronze tiers (anchored by ASC, BAE Systems Australia, and Lockheed Martin Australia at the top). DTC is governed by a Board chaired by Mike Hartas and led operationally by CEO Libby Day, who was appointed in July 2023, with the association publishing a new three-year strategy for 2025-2028 and a July 2025 partnership with the Tech Council of Australia under the National Security Technology Alliance.

Name

Defence Teaming Centre

Legal name

Defence Teaming Centre Ltd.

Website

https://dtc.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Defence Teaming Centre is a not-for-profit Australian defence industry association, headquartered in Adelaide, that connects Defence Primes, SMEs, academia, and government through tiered membership, the nine-month Defence Industry Leadership Program, capability catalogues, and networking events.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from $1,070 (ex GST) to $20,430 (ex GST) depending on organisation size (full-time equivalent employees). Provides access to member-only email updates, discounted event access, subscription to Defence Business magazine, and ongoing defence supply chain support.
2. Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP): Nine-month leadership program with fees ranging from $10,400 to $19,445 (ex GST) depending on membership status and residency. Program includes workshops, site visits, field trips, leadership coaching, and nationally recognised Diploma of Leadership and Management upon completion.
3. Capability Catalogue: Feature company quad charts in Capability Catalogues published at major defence trade shows. DTC Members pay $250 (inc GST), Non-members pay $500 (inc GST) for Land Forces 2026 Capability Catalogue.
4. Event Tickets and Sponsorship: Revenue from ticket sales to Defence Industry Dinner & Awards Ceremony (1,000+ expected attendees) and corporate partnership/sponsorship packages at various tiers (Prime Supporter, Gold, Silver, Bronze).

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) is a South Australian not-for-profit defence industry association that connects Primes, SMEs, academia, and professional service providers through membership, training programs (including the Defence Industry Leadership Program), networking events, capability catalogues, advocacy, and publications such as Defence Business magazine. It serves as a peak industry body representing the Australian defence supply chain.

Product overview

The Defence Teaming Centre is a not-for-profit defence industry association that operates as a platform of interconnected services rather than a single software product. Its core offerings include a Membership Program providing access to networking, industry briefings, and introductions; the Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP) as its flagship nine-month leadership training leading to a Diploma of Leadership and Management; the Capability Catalogue showcasing member capabilities at major defence expositions; the Defence Business Magazine for industry communications; and regular Networking Events including the annual Defence Industry Dinner and Awards. Additional services include a Graduate Learning Program with Engineers Australia and a Veterans Scholarship Pilot Program. These services collectively support SMEs, primes, academia, and professional service providers in connecting, developing capabilities, and advocating for Australia's defence industry.

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Products and services

• DTC Membership Program Tiered annual membership (SME, Corporate, Prime, Academic, Individual) providing defence industry organisations with networking, advocacy, training access, and representation benefits.
• Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP) A nine-month flagship leadership development program for mid-to-senior defence industry professionals, delivered in partnership with UniSA, covering strategy, supply chain, innovation, and policy.
• Graduate Learning Program Structured learning program designed to onboard graduates into the defence industry, building capability and pathways into defence sector careers.
• Veterans Scholarship Pilot Program A pilot scholarship initiative supporting veterans transitioning into defence industry employment through training and placement support.
• DTC Networking Events Regular industry events including annual general meetings, networking functions, and forums connecting defence primes, SMEs, and government stakeholders.
• Capability Catalogue Annual publication profiling DTC member organisations' defence-relevant capabilities, distributed nationally to primes, government, and defence stakeholders.
• Defence Business Magazine Member publication covering defence industry news, member profiles, capability updates, and policy commentary.
• Online Events Program Virtual webinars and forums (e.g. 'Ask Me Anything' with Air Vice-Marshal Darren Goldie) delivering defence industry insights remotely.

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, prime supporter, gold partner and silver partner.

• Tech Council of AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2025DTC partnered with Tech Council of Australia through the National Security Technology Alliance (NSTA), a nation-building initiative connecting Australia's deep tech and national security communities. DTC CEO Libby Day led a high-profile panel at the TCA Showcase at Parliament House with 53 companies exhibiting and 1,000+ attendees.
• SkillsLab (Tetra Tech company)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDILP is co-ordinated and delivered by DTC in collaboration with registered training provider SkillsLab (a Tetra Tech company). SkillsLab provides the nationally recognised Diploma of Leadership and Management upon program completion.
• Engineers AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership to deliver the Graduate Learning Program building 'defence ready' engineers. The 18-month online program develops graduates' understanding of Defence operations, procurement systems, and industry requirements. Includes complimentary Engineers Australia graduate membership.
• Defence SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapability Catalogue published in partnership with Defence SA, featured on The Defence State stand at major industry events including Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition.
• Veterans SAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funded veteran scholarship pilot program for the 2026 Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP), supporting veterans to build meaningful careers and leadership pathways within Australia's growing defence industry.
• Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTC works collaboratively with ODIS to disseminate important Defence industry policy information, events and updates to Australian industry through membership networks, website and social media channels.
• ASCprime supporterChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrime Supporter partner - South Australian submarine builder and major player in Australian defence industry.
• BAE Systems Australiaprime supporterChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrime Supporter partner - major global defence contractor operating in Australia.
• Lockheed Martin Australiaprime supporterChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrime Supporter partner - major global aerospace and defence contractor.
• Commonwealth Bankgold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Partner providing financial services partnership to DTC.
• ADCGgold partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Partner defence consulting group.
• Microsoftsilver partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Partner providing technology partnership.
• William Buck Accountants & Advisorssilver partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Partner providing accounting and advisory services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD): National leadership and director-development organisation that, like DTC, runs premium fee-based development programmes and member networks targeting senior executives. It competes for similar leadership-development spend and member mindshare, particularly among DTC's DILP audience.
• Australian Industry Group (Ai Group): Large national employer association representing thousands of Australian businesses across multiple sectors, including defence. It is a broader industry-association incumbent that overlaps with DTC on advocacy, workforce policy and member services but operates across all of industry rather than specialising in defence.
• Engineers Australia: National professional association for engineers that co-delivers DTC's Graduate Learning Programme. Comparable as a large Australian membership body offering training, credentialing and advocacy to a profession that supplies talent to the defence sector DTC serves.

Emerging players

• Tech Council of Australia: Peak industry body for Australia's technology sector and DTC's partner in the National Security Technology Alliance. It is an emerging peer at the intersection of tech and national security, sharing DTC's advocacy and convening model for an overlapping member base of deep-tech companies.

Regional players

• AusBiotech: Australia's peak industry body for the biotechnology sector, running member subscriptions, conferences and advocacy. Comparable as an Australian industry association using an events-and-membership model to connect SMEs, primes and government in a regulated, government-influenced sector.

Others

• Defence SA: South Australian Government agency promoting defence industry development in the state and DTC's co-publisher of the Capability Catalogues. Not a private peer, but a closely adjacent ecosystem participant pursuing the same SME-to-Prime engagement outcomes as DTC.
• Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS): Australian Government programme that disseminates defence industry policy and procurement information to industry. DTC explicitly partners with ODIS; it is a publicly funded counterpart delivering some of the same SME-support outcomes DTC's members pay for.

Direct peers

• AIDN (Australian Industry & Defence Network): National not-for-profit industry association representing Australian defence SMEs. AIDN is DTC's closest direct peer, running its own membership programmes, advocacy and SME–Prime engagement activities across the same customer base of Australian defence suppliers.

Market position

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

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Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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