Defence and Space
AKBC’s Defence and Space Industry Group connects members with the people, insights, and opportunities shaping one of the most strategically important areas of the Australia–Korea relationship.
Defence cooperation between Australia and Korea has accelerated significantly in recent years, supported by high-level engagement through the bilateral 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministers’ Meeting and major industry partnerships. As both countries strengthen sovereign defence capability and expand collaboration in the Indo-Pacific, this group provides a direct platform for members to engage with key government stakeholders, defence primes, and industry partners.
Major projects such as Hanwha Defence Australia’s LAND 400 Phase 3 Redback program—one of the largest defence acquisitions in Australia—highlight the scale of opportunity in bilateral defence industry collaboration, with local manufacturing in Geelong supporting Australia’s sovereign capability and supply chain development.
The group supports members to identify partnership opportunities, and engage in emerging areas including aerospace, defence R&D, advanced manufacturing, and the space sector.
Access is available to members at the Advance, Immerse, and Accelerate levels, with access to all Industry Groups included as part of these memberships.
What we do
Curated roundtables with senior government and industry stakeholders;
Targeted introductions to key partners across Australia and Korea;
Participation and speaking opportunities at major AKBC events; and
Insights on policy, procurement frameworks, and emerging technologies.
Recent Activities
AKBC Canberra Leadership Summit - Australia–Korea strategic partnership in a contested Indo-Pacific, with Hon. Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (2026)
Co-hosted the Australia–Korea Space Economy Workshop in Seoul (2026)
AKBC Canberra Leadership Summit – Roundtable with Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence (2024)
Australia–Korea Trade Roundtable with Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism at AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting (2024)
Contributing thought leadership, including the article “Will Australia’s defence relationship with Korea be a casualty of the DSR?” by Bill Paterson PSM
Australia–Korea Space Economy Workshop in Seoul (2026)
Why join
Through this Industry Group, members gain direct access to the people, insights, and opportunities shaping defence and space collaboration between Australia and Korea. Whether you are looking to build partnerships, or better understand the evolving policy landscape, this group provides a practical platform to support your objectives. Book a meeting with our Head of Industry Group, Jenny Kang to discuss how our Industry Groups can help you.