Defence Update: Land with Major General Jason Blain DSC, AM, CSC – Head Land Systems Division, CASG

The Victorian Defence and Space Network presents - Defence Update: Land with Major General Jason Blain DSC, AM, CSC – Head Land Systems Division, CASG.  

This event will provide an overview of recent Defence updates in the Land sector as well as upcoming intern programs available at DSI. 

• Defence updates in the Land sector 

• CASG 2.0 - Procurement reform in CASG (Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group) 

• A brief  discussion on the recently released DIDS (Defence Industry Development Strategy) and interfaces between procurement agencies and industry 

• Short Q&A with Major General Blain  

• Industry Support with Brent Clark – AIDN National 

Major General Jason Blain is the Head of Land Systems Division, Capability Acquisition & Sustainment Group in the Australian Defence Force. He graduated into the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in 1991 and has served in an extensive range of command, capability, and strategic staff appointments, including two secondments to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.  

Brent Clark, CEO of AIDN National, will speak with attendees and discuss industry support. AIDN (Australian Industry & Defence Network) amembership-based industry association for the Defence industry operating Australia wide. AIDN assists Australian SMEs through identifying and developing business opportunities in national and global supply chains. 

Craig Butler,the Engagement Manager for Industry at DSI (Defence Science Institute),will briefly share current initiatives that DSI have underway and share Undergrad and Postgrad intern programs upcoming and available. DSI is a joint DST (Defence Science Technology group), Victorian University Sector and the Victorian State Government initiative seeking to improve the collaboration in innovation between industry and universities which may benefit Defence’s science and technology requirements. 

Mark Dixon, CEO of Melbourne Legacy will also speak briefly on the incredible work that Melbourne Legacy do to help support more than 4,700 people, all of whom are part of a family that has been touched by a loved one’s service to our country.  

Note that registrations will close 1 week prior to the event, (13th of May, 5pm AEST). The event location will be confirmed on registration.

Please contact the VDSN Manager at manager@vdsn.org if you have any questions.