The defence industry will have the unique opportunity to hear from the ambassador at this year’s Australian Defence Industry Awards about how our defence sector is helping Ukrainian soldiers on the front line.
Vasyl Myroshnychenko, ambassador of Ukraine to Australia & New Zealand.
Momentum Media is pleased to announce that it will host Vasyl Myroshnychenko – the Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand (non-resident) at the Australian Defence Industry Awards, as the Russia-Ukraine war continues.
The Australian Defence Industry Awards black tie/mess dress gala dinner will be held on Thursday, 21 September 2023 at the National Convention Centre, Canberra. Click here to book your tickets.
Ambassador Myroshnychenko will not only attend the awards ceremony, but he will also address over 700 members of the Australian defence industry and highlight how the technologies and platforms developed by the Australian defence sector are having a significant impact in helping the Ukrainian people.
It presents a timely opportunity for the ambassador to speak directly to the collective mass of our defence industry.
The Australian defence industry has been providing material support to Ukraine as it fights against Russia’s invasion, with the war raging on for over 18 months.
Australia has supplied 90 of the domestically built, four-wheel drive armoured vehicles as part of approximately $890 million in overall assistance provided to Ukraine.
On top of this, the Australian government recently provided an additional 30 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles for Ukraine as part of a new assistance package, which proved to be a life saver for Ukrainian soldiers on the front line.
In August, it was reported that Australian-designed explosive “cardboard drones” were used by Ukrainian forces to damage military transport and fighter aircraft at airfields in Kursk and a Pskov airbase in Northern Russia.
Ambassador Myroshnychenko confirmed on 29 August that cardboard drones had been used against a “legitimate target” Russian airfield.
“Russia uses that airport to launch military operations and send missiles into Ukraine,” he said.
At the Australian Defence Industry Awards, Ambassador Myroshnychenko will underscore the importance of the relationship between Australia and Ukraine.
Importantly, he will detail how Australia’s defence industry has been pivotal in supporting Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion.
Commenting on Ambassador Myroshnychenko’s appearance at this year’s awards, Momentum Markets’ government relations manager Steve Kuper said: “It is an honour to have Ambassador Myroshnychenko join us for the Australian Defence Industry Awards. His address will hammer home the reality of how important a sovereign defence industry is for our national security.
"Joining Ambassador Myroshnychenko will be a strong representation from a number of high-profile diplomatic missions from Canberra. This highlights the prestige with which the Australian Defence Industry Awards is held.”
Mr Kuper concluded: “It also demonstrates the unprecedented level of access Defence Connect has as a brand with Australia's global partners and allies.”
The Australian Defence Industry Awards black tie/mess dress gala dinner will be held on Thursday, 21 September 2023 at the National Convention Centre, Canberra.
The unparalleled awards program provides national recognition to the top businesses and professionals in the defence industry, from primes, small-to-medium enterprises (SME), academic institutions and associations to high-performing individuals such as defence executives, Indigenous and female leaders, students, scientists, technicians, and academics.
A defence industry award is a desirable accolade for individuals and businesses seeking to forge their role in the defence industry.
It is also a night for members to celebrate their achievements while networking with defence industry leaders as well as their peers.
Click here to book your tickets and don’t miss out on the awards event of the year!
For more information about the Australian Defence Industry Award, click here.