Boeing Defence Australia

Since 1927, Boeing and its heritage companies have been part of the fabric of Australia’s aerospace industry. Today, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is integral to regional and global defence programs, working alongside customers to develop best-for-capability defence solutions.

Our contracts spanning air, land, sea and space domains are supported at sites across Australia and New Zealand, including RAAF Base Amberley and RAAF Base Townsville in Queensland; South Australia; RAAF Base Williamtown and HMAS Albatross in New South Wales; and Royal New Zealand Air Force Base in Ohakea.

The dedication, determination and performance of our people, in partnership with our extensive Australian industry supply chain, has firmly established BDA as the partner of choice for some of Defence’s most challenging and complex sustainment and development programs.

As one of The Boeing Company’s largest footprints outside of the United States, BDA also taps into the resources, skills and experience of the world’s largest aerospace company to further build Australian sovereign capability.

In partnership with the ADF and the Commonwealth, BDA provides aircraft maintenance and upgrades, component maintenance solutions, technical support, mission-critical infrastructure support and training on some of the most capable surveillance, command, control, and combat platforms in the world.

Our sustainment and training services span Boeing and non-Boeing platforms including the E-7A Wedgetail, P-8A Poseidon, F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler, CH-47F Chinook, C-17A Globemaster and the Airbus EC-135 as part of the Helicopter Aircrew Training System. In all, the company supports fleet reliability, availability and capability for more than 50% of the ADF’s aircraft types.

BDA has decades of experience in the development and integration of complex defence communications systems and infrastructure. From the early days of the Defence High Frequency Communications System to the Wakulda air battlespace management system, Currawong Battlespace Communications System and Maritime Warfighter Network, we have demonstrated ability in advancing and enhancing multi-domain critical defence networks and communications systems to meet evolving operational needs and keep pace with emerging technology.

Through its pioneering work on the E-7A Wedgetail, P-8A Poseidon and Currawong Battlespace Communications System, BDA has developed a strong reputation for world-leading design, development and sustainment of integrated tactical and strategic mission systems.

C-17A Globemaster III

F/A-18F Super Hornet

EA-18G Growler

E-7A Wedgetail

CH-47F Chinook

P-8A Poseidon

Helicopter Aircrew Training System

Currawong Battlespace Communications System

Wakulda air battlespace management system

MQ-28 Ghost Bat

AH-64E Apache

Maritime Warfighter Network

A strong and capable supply chain is critical to BDA’s ability to deliver agile and innovative solutions to our customers. As part of our commitment to building sovereign defence capability, BDA spends more than $200m annually with around 640 Australian suppliers, many of which are small-to-medium enterprises. Our supply chain is managed by a dedicated team focused on engaging with Australian suppliers, maximising Australian Industry Capability and promoting local enterprises to Boeing’s global supply chain. For more information, contact bdasupplychain@boeing.com

All goods and services supplied to Boeing Defence Australia Ltd (BDA) or Boeing Australia Holdings Pty Ltd (BAH) are required to be supplied in accordance with standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions unless a separate written contract has been executed.

Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

Suppliers must comply with Boeing policies and procedures when doing business with Boeing Defence Australia Ltd (BDA) or Boeing Australia Holdings Pty Ltd (BAH). Suppliers are responsible for reading and complying with the following:

Boeing Supplier Code of Conduct

Requirement for Supplier to Provide Notification of Non-conforming Product

Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) for Supplier’s Personnel

Drug and Alcohol Management Information for Suppliers