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Lee Houlson Commercial Pty ltd

Helping businesses navigate tenders, contracts, procurement & commercial complexity with confidence. I help businesses navigate commercial complexity through strategic commercial advice, procurement expertise and contract solutions that support stronger business outcomes. With over 35 years of experience across Defence, aviation, infrastructure, oil & gas, mining and major commercial environments, I specialise in helping organisations simplify complexity, strengthen commercial foundations and position themselves for long-term success. My experience spans customer and supplier perspectives, leading commercial functions, procurement strategy, contract negotiations, governance frameworks and major tenders exceeding $1 billion in value. I have sat on both sides of the negotiation table. That ...

Lee Houlson Commercial Pty ltd2026-06-19T14:49:03+09:30

SAHR

SAHR is a veteran-owned and operated consultancy, delivering professional services to the Defence sector, our specialty is ensuring export compliance, including defence export readiness. Our team brings over 200 years of combined experience across the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Australian Public Service (APS), and Defence consulting sectors. Since our launch, we’ve collaborated with clients ranging from sole traders to industry primes, working on projects across all five Australian Defence Force domains: air, land, space, maritime, and cyber/ICT. Our growing team operates across five states and territories: the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia. SAHR through ...

SAHR2026-02-24T17:04:04+10:30

McMahon Micro

McMahon Micro is a leading Australian engineering business specialising in early stage complicated and precision small device prototyping. Mechanical and electromechanical small devices designed, precision parts made and assembled expertly by certified horologists (watchmakers). Clean room assembly offered. High tolerance micron finish and friction fit components. over 30 year's experience in Europe and Australia offering precision small device trouble-shooting and micro machine advice. Proudly South Australian business. Specialising in defence, medical and aerospace. Our main CAD and micro machining workshop in Mawson Lakes and prototyping machine centre in the Tonsley Innovation District South Australia. All work carried out in-house in ...

McMahon Micro2026-04-23T16:58:46+09:30

Saturn Fluid Engineering Pty Ltd

Saturn Fluid Engineering (Saturn-FE) is an Australian specialist engineering company providing advanced fluid system cleaning, pacification, and system flushing solutions for the Defence, maritime, and industrial sectors. The company was established in Australia to replicate the extensive expertise of its UK parent, which supports major naval programs, including BAE Systems’ Type 26 Frigate program at the Glasgow shipyard. Saturn-FE delivers services that ensure the integrity and reliability of critical fluid systems by removing contaminants, passivating metallic surfaces, and optimising fluid cleanliness to meet stringent Defence and international standards. Its technical team combines specialist engineering knowledge with proprietary methods and equipment ...

Saturn Fluid Engineering Pty Ltd2025-11-10T13:32:48+10:30

Adelaide University

Adelaide University’s Australian Defence Technologies Academy (ADTA) brings defence, industry and academia together to accelerate the workforce and capability development needed to keep Australia and its allies safe.

Adelaide University2026-04-21T09:08:26+09:30

Purple Giraffe

Purple Giraffe is a full-service marketing consultancy partnering with businesses to deliver strategic, integrated and results-driven marketing. Founded in Adelaide, our outsourced model works like an in-house team, offering flexibility to scale resources without overhead.

Purple Giraffe2025-11-04T11:01:35+10:30

Kardia Compliance Solutions

Kardia Compliance Solutions is a South Australian consultancy dedicated to export control excellence across defence, government and academia. Its team combines deep policy insight and practical program delivery, having led compliance on complex defence programs, including AUKUS. Kardia’s expertise includes Australian, US (ITAR, EAR, Foreign Military Sales and Arms Cooperative Programs), UK, and EU export controls, enabling secure collaboration without compromising regulatory integrity. Adelaide-based and embedded in the local ecosystem, Kardia helps organisations align governance, culture and systems so sensitive technology is protected, obligations are met, and opportunities in global supply chains are unlocked. With a pragmatic, risk-based approach and ...

Kardia Compliance Solutions2025-10-10T16:34:55+10:30

Neomech

With a background in Motorsport and Defence Engineering, at Neomech we put our clients in a position of confidence: providing them with a structured approach that enables them to be confident that we will provide a solution to their engineering problem, no matter how challenging.

Neomech2025-11-04T11:16:26+10:30

Pyne & Partners

Pyne & Partners is a leading independent government relations and strategic advisory firm, specialising in defence, national security, and advanced industries. Founded by the Hon Christopher Pyne, former Australian Minister for Defence, we bring unmatched expertise in navigating complex political and policy environments. With offices in Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and London, we are well placed to support Australian and UK organisations seeking to strengthen their role in AUKUS and the wider defence and security landscape. Our London presence, led by Senior Associate Jack de Hennin, provides direct engagement with UK government, industry, and media while leveraging deep networks across ...

Pyne & Partners2025-09-04T16:23:24+09:30

Terrasphere Solutions and Consultancy

Terrasphere Solutions and Consultancy is a proudly South Australian business delivering ICT, GIS, and cybersecurity services to government and enterprise clients across Australia and globally.

Terrasphere Solutions and Consultancy2025-08-05T21:17:42+09:30

JY Australia Pty Ltd

JY Australia is a veteran and Indigenous-owned Australian SME committed to advancing national capability through innovative, locally delivered services.

JY Australia Pty Ltd2025-07-28T11:44:27+09:30

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