
Company Overview
Gitsham Defence, part of Gitsham Automotive, is a leading Australian manufacturer of light vehicle fleet fitout systems, delivering light tactical vehicle accessories for mission-critical Defence applications and government operations.
Proudly designed and manufactured in-house in South Australia, our product range specialises in Australia’s only independently ADR crash tested, Australian made service body canopy, supported by a comprehensive range of vehicle accessories and fitout solutions for both utes and vans, engineered across multiple applications for demanding operational environments.
Central to our range is our crash tested chassis mounting system, utilised across our full product range, including aluminium and steel ute trays and chassis mounted service body canopies, engineered for light tactical usage across all vehicle manufacturers.
With safety, quality and innovation at the core of our engineering, Gitsham Defence supports Australian sovereign capability through local, in-house design, engineering and manufacturing, backed by national installation, service and after-sales support to Defence, government and national fleet operators.
Gitsham Defence delivers uncompromising safety and quality where it matters most.
Products and Services
Gitsham Defence provides Australian made light vehicle fitout systems and tactical vehicle accessories for Defence, government and national fleet operations, engineered across multiple applications for demanding operational environments.
Our capabilities include:
- Australia’s only independently ADR crash tested, Australian made service body canopy
- Crash tested chassis mounting system, utilised across our ute tray and service body canopy range, compatible across all vehicle manufacturers
- Aluminium and heavy-duty steel ute trays, designed and manufactured in-house
- Van racking and storage fitout systems
- Light tactical vehicle accessories
- Integrated vehicle storage and fitout systems
- National installation, service and after-sales support
Our systems are engineered for strength, safety, quality and innovation, providing dependable performance across a wide range of mission-critical operational environments.
Accreditations
ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
Capabilities
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Manufacturing
- Specialised Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Transport Equipment Manufacturing




