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The Australian Industry & Defence Network Inc. (AIDN) is the industry association for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) doing business in the defence and security sectors in Australia and abroad.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ashford, New South Wales</span> Town in New South Wales, Australia

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Magra, Tasmania</span> Town in Tasmania, Australia

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trevor Jackson (diver)</span> Australian technical diver and author

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