DISP COMPLIANCE
FOR AEROSPACE
COMPANIES
Australian aerospace companies working on Defence air platforms, MRO programmes, or advanced air systems must hold current DISP membership. ITAR/EAR controls and technical data security are the dominant compliance challenges — failure to implement them correctly creates both DISP and US export control liability.
AEROSPACE DISP REQUIREMENTS
ITAR/EAR controls are mandatory for aerospace companies handling US-origin technical data, components, and defence articles under FMS or DCS arrangements
Clearance level required for personnel accessing HIGHLY PROTECTED technical data on advanced air systems and classified platform programmes
AUKUS Pillar II advanced capabilities include hypersonics and autonomous systems — aerospace companies are central to this programme
Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group contracts require DISP membership for all prime and subcontractor roles on Defence air platforms
THE COMPLIANCE IMPERATIVE
Why DISP Is Non-Negotiable for Australian Aerospace Companies
Australian aerospace companies face a dual compliance obligation: DISP membership under the Defence Security Principles Framework, and ITAR/EAR controls under US export control law. These two frameworks overlap significantly — but a failure in either creates liability in both. A company that achieves DISP accreditation without implementing a compliant Technology Control Plan (TCP) remains exposed to US State Department enforcement action.
The CASG procurement model requires DISP membership for all prime and subcontractor roles on Defence air platforms — from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat and the Air 6000 replacement programme. Companies without current DISP membership cannot bid on these contracts regardless of their technical capability or commercial track record.
The Essential Eight ML2 mandate applies to all engineering and design systems used to process, store, or transmit OFFICIAL: Sensitive or PROTECTED technical data — including CAD systems, PLM platforms, and the personal devices of cleared engineers. DISPeer provides a sovereign cloud environment that satisfies this requirement without requiring aerospace companies to replace their existing engineering toolchains.
The CMMC vs Essential Eight alignment is particularly relevant for aerospace companies working with US prime contractors. CMMC Level 2 and Essential Eight ML2 share approximately 70% of their control requirements — a company that achieves DISP accreditation with full ML2 implementation is well-positioned to satisfy CMMC Level 2 requirements for US DoD subcontracting.
DISP DOMAINS FOR AEROSPACE
What DISP Requires From Your Aerospace Operation
Governance & Programme Security
Personnel Security
ICT & Technical Data Security
Physical & Facility Security
THE SERIOUS DEFENCE PROCESS
From Gap to Certified in 90 Days
Programme Security Assessment
DISPulse maps your aerospace operation against all four DISP domains with particular focus on ITAR/EAR controls and technical data security. You receive a prioritised remediation register within 5 business days.
ITAR Technology Control Plan
DISPath consultants develop your Technology Control Plan (TCP) — the mandatory document that governs how ITAR-controlled technical data is handled, stored, and transferred within your organisation.
Application Preparation
DISPulse generates your complete DISP application package: Security Plan, personnel clearance register, and supporting evidence mapped to DSPF requirements.
Ongoing Compliance
DISPulse monitors your posture continuously, triggers ASR generation annually, and alerts you to regulatory changes across DISP, ITAR/EAR, and CMMC.
AEROSPACE ASSESSMENT
Book Your DISP Gap Assessment
We assess your aerospace operation against all four DISP domains with a focus on ITAR/EAR controls and technical data security.
DUAL LIABILITY RISK
Aerospace companies without a compliant Technology Control Plan face both DISP non-compliance and US State Department ITAR enforcement action — two separate legal exposures with significant penalties.
SERIOUS DEFENCE
Your DISP Application.
Our Expertise.
Serious Defence has guided Australian aerospace companies through DISP accreditation across platform MRO, advanced manufacturing, and research programmes. We understand the intersection of DISP, ITAR/EAR, and CMMC for complex aerospace supply chains.