defence businesses were responsible for more than two-thirds of Australia's defence exports in 2005–06. Industry support Support to the Victorian defence industry is primary delivered or coordinated by the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation, which has a dedicated Defence Industry Unit. To guide policy development and lead on strategic projects the Government also established the Defence Council Victoria on 24 July 2007. The Council provides the Government with high level advice on current defence industry issues. The Defence Council Victoria initiative was announced as part of the Government's strategic framework A Roadmap for Victoria’s Defence Industries released on 10 August 2006. Defence companies in Victoria The following companies are based in, or have significant operations in, Victoria: Savi Technology Aerosonde Ltd Adacel BAE Systems Australia Thales Australia GKN Frazer-Nash Consultancy Radio Frequency Systems BMT Limited Lockheed Martin Chemring AAII Corporation QinetiQ L3 Communications SAIC ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Boeing Australia (Hawker de Havilland) Elbit Systems of Australia IDES Winchester Repeating Arms Company References External links Victorian Government website Australian Industry and Defence Network in Victoria Military of Australia Economy of Victoria (Australia) Defence companies of Australia Industry in Australia