In an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape, global tensions and shifting alliances have highlighted the need for countries to reinforce their defence capabilities. For Australia, these uncertainties have underscored the strategic importance of sovereign defence manufacturing and the urgent necessity to strengthen local supply chains. The ability to source critical components from trusted domestic partners is not just a matter of convenience—it is a matter of national security. 

To that end, Jehbco Silicones stands ready to support Australia’s Defence sector. As a long-established manufacturer and supplier of high-performance silicone components, Jehbco is proud to be part of the growing network of Australian companies stepping up to meet the nation’s defence needs. 

Jehbco maintains active membership in the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), the Australian Government’s framework for managing security within the defence supply chain. DISP membership enables Jehbco to participate in Defence contracts and projects that involve sensitive or classified information, and it serves as a clear marker of Jehbco’s commitment to meeting the high standards required by Defence. 

Our DISP accreditation is not just a badge; it reflects real, practical capabilities. As a DISP member, Jehbco is eligible to access, handle, and store information classified up to OFFICIAL: Sensitive. This ensures that Defence clients can trust Jehbco with components and documentation that require protection, and it demonstrates our alignment with Commonwealth security requirements. 

Personnel security is a cornerstone of our DISP compliance. Jehbco screens all new employees in accordance with the Australian Standard for Workforce Screening (AS 4811:2022). This proactive approach ensures that every team member who contributes to Defence projects has been vetted to confirm their suitability to work on sensitive tasks. It is part of our broader commitment to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and accountability in everything we do. 

Defence is just one of many sectors that Jehbco supplies to, but it is one where our capabilities are particularly valuable. Our experience manufacturing silicone extrusions, gaskets, seals, and components for highly regulated industries makes us an ideal fit for Defence applications that require durability, precision, and reliability under extreme conditions. 

Furthermore, silicone rubber, by its nature, offers a unique set of material properties that make it especially well-suited for Defence applications. It is highly resistant to extreme temperatures, ozone, UV radiation, and a wide range of chemicals. These properties are critical in environments where components must withstand heat, cold, vibration, and prolonged exposure to the elements. Silicone also exhibits excellent flexibility, compression set resistance, and long-term stability, which ensures that gaskets and seals perform reliably over extended operational lifespans. Whether used in aircraft, naval vessels, land vehicles, or field equipment, silicone rubber contributes to the safety, performance, and longevity of Defence systems. 

Our DISP membership also sends a strong signal to Defence primes and government clients: Jehbco is a secure, dependable, and contract-ready partner. Many primes have already chosen to work with Jehbco to help fulfil their contractual obligations, and we have built a strong track record of collaboration and successful project delivery. 

Whether it is supplying materials for land-based platforms, naval vessels, or aerospace systems, Jehbco brings the same rigorous standards, robust security framework, and commitment to excellence. Our proven capabilities in silicone engineering are matched by our proven trustworthiness as a supplier within the Defence ecosystem. 

In a time when Australia must increasingly rely on its own resources to ensure security and readiness, Jehbco offers the kind of resilient, local supply partnership that the Defence industry can count on. We are proud to support the men and women who serve our country by supplying the components that help power and protect Australia’s Defence capability. 

References 

  • Defence Strategic Review 2023: https://www.defence.gov.au/about/reviews-inquiries/defence-strategic-review 
  • Defence Industry Security Program (DISP): https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/industry-regulators/defence-industry-security-program 
  • Australian Standard for Workforce Screening AS 4811:2022: https://www.standards.org.au/standards-catalogue/standard-details?designation=as-4811-2022 
  • Characteristic Properties of Silicone Rubber Compounds: https://www.shinetsusilicone-global.com/catalog/pdf/rubber_e.pdf 
  • ISO 9001 Certification – Quality Management Systems: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-AU/ISO-9001-Quality-Management-Systems/