South Australia has become the national home of key defence industry projects, sustained by a number of leading global defence companies and local SMEs all based right here in our state.
This industry directory showcases the breadth and depth of South Australian capability which is driving delivery of these projects.
Here you’ll find links and a description of the products or specialist services delivered by each company or SME into the defence sector, as well as the scope of their capabilities.
The directory will serve as a guide to assist those seeking resources for delivery and support of defence industry projects across Australia, and globally.
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Our goal is to help build major industrial and innovation capabilities within unique, large, complex, and dynamic programs. These programs require the selection and integration of various organisations to be successful.
Products and Services:
Metal plating and finishing; Metal polishing; Electroplating.
Nobles is a leading specialist provider of lifting and rigging equipment and components, technical services and engineering design and fabrication for complete solutions to the heaviest and most complex Defence lifting, rigging and lashing requirements on land, air or sea.
Products and Services:
Equipment calibration; Service and repairs.
Supporting the Australian Defence Force since 1992, Acacia is a leading Australian defence software and systems company engaged primarily in developing advanced mission management systems and tactical support applications.
Founded in 1993, we are industrial maintenance contractors, specialising in corrosion prevention and control through surface preparation and protective coatings application.
The Australian Defence Consultancy Group (ADCG) provides strategic and operational level services to defence related organisations, government and defence Industry, leveraging the vast experience and network of more than 2,000 consultants to provide a conduit to skilled people with an array of relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
Products and Services:
Slipping / ship building fabrication, repairs and welding experience; Pressure piping / pressure vessel manufacturing; Experience in working with exotic materials.
Adelaide Relocations takes the headache out of setting up in South Australia. Offering the full range of mobility services, we specialise in ensuring the move to Adelaide and regional areas of South Australia is as seamless as possible.
Products and Services:
Shipbuilding and repair; Blast and paint; 170m water frontage with 5 slipways.
Adept is a professional services company that specialises in accelerating the successful delivery of ICT initiatives and projects.
Adlingtons design, manufactures and installs process systems across a number of different categories including defence, food and beverage, health and pharmaceutical industries.
Products and Services:
Air quality management systems; Spray booths, dust collectors; Fume extraction, ductwork.
Products and Services:
Noise control products; Valves and fluid control; Passive fire protection.
Aerobond are a specialist lightweight structures provider, primarily focussed on composite structures and sheet metal solutions.
Established in 1980, Aerometrex has become one of the leading geospatial technology businesses in the world, building an enviable reputation in industry and government for its services that provide data & insights using 2D aerial imagery (MetroMap), 3D modelling and airborne LIDAR.
AeroPM is an award winning Australian-owned defence industry professional services consultancy providing above-the-line professional consulting services to government and defence acquisition projects and sustainment activities through the Defence Support Services (DSS) Panel and Major Service Providers (MSPs).
Aerovalley Technologies is an Australian owned, Adelaide based, aerospace engineering, manufacturing and maintenance specialist.
With an extensive history supporting local and international defence projects in both air, land and sea, Aerovalley has the expertise to turn ideas into reality. We have a strong track record of working directly with defence forces, primes and commercial operators.
Products and Services:
Structured cabling systems: optical fibre/copper; Harsh environment/deployment connectivity; Optical fibre/test equipment.
Aimpoint is a Veteran owned & operated business with 20+ years of experience serving the defence industry.
We support enterprises & governments to understand the defence landscape and foster collaboration between stakeholders to deliver sovereign industrial solutions for the Commonwealth of Australia.
Products and Services:
Supporting military and civilian Airbus helicopter products.
An Australian company specialising in the application of composite materials for aerospace, maritime and energy-related projects.
Established in 2014 AISA SA is one of Australia’s most comprehensive and cost-effective measuring suppliers. We are 100% locally owned and have access to a broad range of original equipment manufacturers from all over the world with many highly sought after leading brands.
AJ Blunt Painting Contractors is a wholly owned South Australian Company, which was started over 35 years ago by Tony Blunt.
AJF Professional Services provides bid, tender, project and risk management and engineering services to defence, other government and commercial industry clients around Australia.
ALARP Solutions is a management consultancy that specialises in providing governance, risk management and systems safety solutions.
We build ruggedised: truck bodies, trailers, cabins, shelters and special purpose vehicles for military, mining, government, and transport industries (build-to-print and bespoke). First established in 1975, in Adelaide, South Australia, Aldom is Australian owned.
Fabrication in stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. The range of services AMFS Custom Fabrication offers provides a creative, precise, and efficient process to design and build custom fabricated parts to the strictest of tolerances.
Products and Services:
Alloy, stainless steel, titanium, cast iron; Design and fabrication; Custom manufacture.
Allied Cleared Pty Ltd is an Adelaide-based consultancy providing professional services to defence, defence industry and government.
A South Australian family-owned second-generation run recruitment and labour-hire business with 23 years of industry experience.
Products and Services:
Aluminium components and fabrication; Design and engineering; Machining services.
Supply and service of electronic bridge equipment (commercial) electrical supply and services.
Founded in 2014, AML3D is the original equipment manufacturer of ARCEMY®. Available in three configurations, ARCEMY® is an industrial metal 3D printer using patented Wire-arc Additive Manufacturing (WAM®) technology with proprietary software to produce large-scale and exotic material parts for Defence programs (Land, Sea and Air). ARCEMY® promotes supply chain resilience for metal parts, ensuring sovereign manufacturing capability with near-to-source manufacturing and on-demand printing capability.
Anchoram is a veteran-owned company that provides world-class expertise to organisations wanting the very best from their professional services.
APC Technology is a full spectrum tech manufacturing company capable of built to print through to build to specifications.
Products and Services:
Project management and contract administration services specialising in major property, construction and infrastructure projects.
Products and Services:
Mechanical and electronic systems design; research and development; product/prototype testing and validation
APS Adelaide Profile Services, the leaders in steel plate processing, are SA's largest family owned steel processing business and preferred steel supplier to all major defence and supply chain organisations.
Short-range guided weapons and specialist munitions for Defence, Law Enforcement and National Security Agencies.
Products and Services:
Surface treatments and finishing; Protective coatings; Powder and nylon coatings
Arrow Electronics Australia Pty Ltd is an Australian Electronic Distribution Company with 5 Branches employing 85+ of the top Electronic Component Engineers and Distribution logistics staff throughout Australia, New Zealand, servicing the Aerospace, Defence, Maritime & Space Clients, Prime Contractors / SMEs, and Design Engineers globally with access to leading-edge electronic components.
A local Adelaide based systems integrator working in the Defence sector since 1999 and holding Defence Clearances.
ASC is Australia’s submarine company. Established in 1985, its 1,900-plus staff offer unparalleled design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise.
Products and Services:
Registered Training Organisation (RTO. No. 2353) delivering Certificate IV to Diploma level qualifications to private and public sector
Ascent is a wholly Australian, Veteran owned company that specialises in support to Defence and related industries.
Products and Services:
Cutting tools and associated equipment; Abrasives and associated equipment; Measuring (metrology) equipment;
Focusing on the hire and rental of solutions for industrial applications, our state-of-the-art fleet includes Atlas Copco air compressors, nitrogen membranes, power generators, steam boilers, boosters and related accessories.
Products and Services:
Stainless steel sheet, coil, plate, sections, pipe, flanges and fittings; Carbon steel pipe, flanges and fittings; Aluminium sheet, plate and sections;
Aurizn’s mission is to push the limits for a more secure future. We do this through our unique offering of Simulation, Advanced Sensing and Artificial Intelligence capabilities to solve some of the most complex problems facing us today.
Ausco Modular is Australia’s leading transportable hire and modular construction company. Our fleet of approximately 14,000 buildings is available for customers temporary needs in 16 locations nationally.
Products and Services:
Product and component testing and approval, MIL-STD Testing including EMC, vibration, shock, drop, temp, humidity, UV and altitude
Austrahose (SA) Pty Ltd was established in 1995, and with the current owner since 2001. Our satisfied customers encompass major and minor establishments in defence, government departments, agricultural, automotive, industrial, mining, marine and manufacturing industries.
Products and Services:
Aluminium and stainless steel supplies; Copper, brass and bronze supplies; Nickel and high performance alloys supplies
AIDN is a membership based industry association for the defence industry, the only national defence industry association and the voice of SME's.
AV Integration was originally formed in 2002. The company has continued to grow exponentially over the past two decades to now being the leading South Australian Audio Visual system Integrator, servicing key market sectors both locally and interstate.
Axant Advisory is a boutique corporate advisory firm specialising in helping innovative companies enter and thrive in the defence, engineering and software industries in Australia.