• Defence Industry Minister Paul Papalia leads delegation of eight West Australian businesses to London for Defence and Security Equipment International expo
• The trip will highlight innovative products being developed by WA companies
• The four-day exposition showcases the latest defence and security technology to global industry leaders
• Minister Papalia to meet with key AUKUS partners during the international mission

Eight industry leading Western Australian businesses are set to showcase their products on the world stage during the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exposition this week.

Defence Industry Minister Paul Papalia is leading the local delegation to the global showcase, which runs from 12-15 September, with the aim of expanding business collaboration opportunities with global partners.

Held bi-annually, DSEI is the largest defence and security expo in Europe. This year, it will feature more than 1,500 exhibitors from all over the world, highlighting defence and technology growth areas, as well as the development of new technologies.

An International Business Forum will be held as part of the expo, allowing high-level corporate networking and supplier discussions to take place.

While in the UK, Minister Papalia will also visit Royal Navy sustainment operations, as WA prepares to enhance its capability for the AUKUS Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West).

Comments attributed to Defence Industry Minister Paul Papalia:

"The Defence and Security Equipment International expo presents an incredible opportunity for Western Australian companies to impress and grow business opportunities with international partners.

"WA businesses are often world-leaders when it comes to the creation of innovative and emerging technologies because of the expertise and skills developed through servicing the State's thriving mining sector.

"From autonomous underwater vehicles to rapidly deployable communications towers, and medically accurate training aids, the travelling businesses will showcase their unique products to global industry leaders.

"During the trip, I'll be investigating the best ways WA can grow its workforce and infrastructure to meet the needs of the AUKUS agreement."

WA businesses on show at DSEI:

AVI Pty Ltd

Based in Myaree, AVI designs, engineers and manufactures hardened data networking and specialised communications systems, which thrive in hostile environments. AVI's specialised hardware includes router modems and hardened switches, which can be managed remotely by the company's Centralised Configuration Management System.

Blacktree Technology

Founded in 2002, Blacktree Technology specialises in mission-critical military communications systems, for use in both urban and remote settings. Operating from Belmont, the company designs, engineers, manufactures, installs, and maintains a variety of communication systems.

Blue Ocean Marine Tech Systems

Blue Ocean Marine Tech Systems owns and operates a fleet of gliding Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) in Australia and the UK. From its Bibra Lake headquarters, the WA company can prepare, deploy, and recover oceanic gliders, which undertake oceanographic surveys for up to 90 days at a time.

Critical Infrastructure Technologies (CiTech)

CiTech's fully autonomous mobile platform can be rapidly deployed to achieve a range of mission enhancing objectives. With the touch of a button, the Nexus 16 can unload itself from the back of a truck, and set up on-location. Among other things, the unit can be used to establish a communication tower or detect and/or destroy drones.

DUG Technology Pty Ltd

With 19 years' experience in high performance computing (HPC), DUG designs, owns and operates a network of some of the largest and greenest supercomputers on Earth. The West Perth-based company specialises in analytical software development and reliable, green, tech solutions.

Onetide

Onetide is a multi-award-winning business located in Bibra Lake. The technical limit engineering expert creates solutions to safety and efficiency challenges in maritime and infrastructure domains.

Radlink Communications

Radlink Communications specialises in the design, supply, install, commission, and support of a range of technology and communications networks. Its products include cyclone-rated, solar-powered communications trailers, towers, masts, and poles.

TraumaSim

This Bassendean company is a global leader in military trauma training aids to improve combat health and medical response outcomes. TraumaSim's products have been used around the world, enhancing the treatment given to casualties, as well as the mental resilience of responding soldiers.