Lot Fourteen, Level 1, Margaret Graham Building
Frome Road
Adelaide SA 5000
+61 2 6100 1185
- Veteran owned
Company Overview
Ascent is a 100% Australian and veteran-owned consulting and advisory company, specialising in defence guided weapons and explosive ordnance (GWEO), military aviation engineering, and weapons system sustainment. We are a trusted partner to a diverse range of clients including allied governments, defence primes, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), tier 1 companies, and small to medium enterprises operating within the defence domain.
Ascent is recognised for its ability to navigate complex government, international, and domestic regulatory and procurement frameworks, providing accurate, relevant, and timely advice and services. Our work is underpinned by a clear purpose: commitment to the war fighter. We are best known for our expertise in explosive ordnance engineering, aircraft structural integrity, innovative product development, including proprietary solutions such as CorroVision and AeroATLAS.
At Ascent, we believe our success is defined by the success of our clients. By combining deep technical expertise with an intimate understanding of defence systems, we deliver outcomes that strengthen national capability and support those on the frontline.
Products and Services
Ascent is a DSS Level 4 recognised service provider across the land, maritime, aerospace, and joint domains for:
– Guided weapon engineering & non-guided weapon engineering
– Aerospace systems
– Submarine systems
– Systems integration
– Mechanical engineering
– Systems and software engineering
– Systems safety management and engineering
– Technical publication authoring
Additionally, we are recognised DSS Level 1 – 3 for the above and a total of 22 skill sets.
Ascent provides people and services to the Australian defence industry including Major Service Providers (MSPs), Capability Acquisition Sustainment Group (CASG) and directly to individual branches of the Department of Defence and other armed services.
Major Projects
- Land Combat Vehicle System Program
- Gulfstream G550 / Peregrine
- Land 19 Short-Range-Ground-Based Air Defence System
- Other
Other Projects
• Torpedo Systems Integration, Engineering and Logistical Support
• Naval Missile Integration, Engineering and Logistics Support
• Mk 54 LWT Introduction into service, including air and sea platform integration
• HOBART Class DDG weapons system integration and certification
• Maritime explosive ordnance stowage and handling systems design and certification (LC-H)
• Maritime EO engineering and certification (Mk 54 LWT, Mk 48 HWT)
Multiple programs associated with explosive ordinance and guided weapons within the Defence construct. Specific program details are a ‘close hold’.
Capabilities
- Architectural Engineering and Technical Services
- Defence
- Management and Related Consulting Services
- Other Professional Scientific and Technical Services
- Professional Scientific and Technical Services
- Public Administration and Defence
Other Capabilities
• Explosive Ordnance facility design, regulation, safeguarding and advice
• Warhead and Fuze system Design, Integration, Prototype, Demonstration, Test and Evaluation.
• Defence Engineering and Technical Services
• Explosive Ordnance Test and Evaluation Services
Our highly experienced workforce, comprising of nearly 50% veterans, has significant experience in a range of logistics engineering specialisations, management consultancy, research and development (R&D), testing and evaluation (T&E), and certification across all areas of Defence with a specialisation in Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) and Aircraft Structural Integrity (ASI).
