Our Services
Commercial Advisory
We assist defence and technology companies enter and grow in the Australian market, and navigate the commercial, regulatory, and policy environment that shapes it.
S2 Strategic works with domestic and international clients at every stage of the commercial lifecycle: from initial market assessment through to bid support, teaming, and stakeholder engagement. For UK and US firms, we provide the on-the-ground presence, networks, and regulatory fluency that accelerates entry, particularly under the expanded technology trade environment created by AUKUS Pillar II.
What this covers:
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Australian market assessment and go-to-market strategy
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AUKUS Pillar I and II positioning and engagement
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Regulatory and export control commercial advisory (ITAR, EAR, ASDEFCON)
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Defence and government stakeholder engagement
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AI governance framework development and procurement assurance
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Teaming, partnerships, and industry introductions
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Trade mission and major event support (DSEI, Indo-Pacific, LandForces, Avalon, NDIA)
Defence & National Security Advisory
We support defence industry participants and Commonwealth entities across the full spectrum of defence procurement, compliance, and capability development.
From DISP entry to major panel bids, our advisors bring direct experience of defence acquisition, industry policy, and national security program delivery. We understand the obligations that apply to defence industry, and how to meet them efficiently.
What this covers:
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DISP membership - eligibility, application, and remediation
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Defence procurement strategy and bid advisory
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AIC reporting, planning, and prime contractor engagement
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SOCI Act obligations and critical infrastructure risk management
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Land, maritime, cyber, and C4 capability program engagement
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Cyber, Privacy, AI, Export Controls
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Subcontractor and teaming arrangement advisory
Intelligence & Security
We provide advisory services to organisations operating in, or interfacing with, Australia's national intelligence and security community.
Our principals bring operational intelligence and whole-of-government security experience that many advisory firms cannot offer. We work with clients on threat intelligence, security program design, and the personnel and organisational requirements that come with operating in a cleared environment.
What this covers:
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Threat intelligence program development and vendor assurance
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Security operations advisory - capability design, maturity assessment
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Cyber security posture assessment (ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight)
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IRAP assessment support and preparation
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Personnel security and clearance pathway advisory
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Engagement with the Australian Intelligence Community (AIC)
