SOUTH Australia has strengthened its hand to win more defence industry contracts by appointing retired Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston to the state's defence advisory board.
The former defence force chief joins retired General Peter Cosgrove, another ex defence boss who is the board's chairman.
He attended his first board meeting in Adelaide on Wednesday with Premier Jay Weatherill declaring his extensive experience and expertise invaluable to SA's bid to grow its defence sector.
About 25 per cent of the nation's defence spending is currently centred in South Australia, the location for major work on the navy's new air warfare destroyers and the final construction of Australia's next fleet of submarines.
Mr Weatherill said South Australia's approach to securing defence contracts was the envy of other states.
"We bring together the best expertise we can gather," he told reporters on Wednesday.
"The high quality of this board puts us in the best possible position to attract and retain defence procurement opportunities."
Air Chief Marshal Houston said South Australia was a vital part of Australia's defence infrastructure.
"What we'll be doing is confronting all the defence industry issues and providing expert advice," he said.
"I will play a role in supporting the government's efforts to bring projects here."
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