Leading Australian technology company, Mawson Lakes-based Codan, has unveiled its solution to deliver the next generation of radio communication systems for Australian soldiers. The company’s proposal for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) LAND 4140 Work Package 16 Tactical Edge Radio program is centred on Codan’s Sentry 6161 radio, which is designed and manufactured in South Australia and is already in service with the Australian Army. The program aims to deliver a common radio system that enables voice, data, sensor and unmanned system connectivity at the "tactical edge" of the battlefield, including in contested environments where communications may be disrupted. Codan ...

First Nations-owned cybersecurity firm Secure State Consultants has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a global aerospace and defence company to strengthen its Australian defence capability. The agreement with Safran Group, which develops aircraft propulsion systems, aviation equipment, navigation and surveillance technologies, was formalised during this week’s Land Forces event. Under the MOU, Secure State, which operates from the Tonsley Innovation District in Adelaide, will provide specialist expertise to support Safran in enhancing its cyber resilience, security posture and capability within the Australian operating environment. This includes the design and implementation of fit-for-purpose secure ICT environments and infrastructure supporting ...

Groundbreaking South Australian technology that could help deliver more accurate navigation in challenging operating environments is advancing towards commercialisation. Northrop Grumman, a leading global aerospace and defence technology company, partnered with Adelaide University and Adelaide-based manufacturer Norseld Photonics to develop Hollow Core Optical Fibres. These fibres are a key component of Fibre Optic Gyroscopes used in defence and aerospace navigation systems and represent a significant advancement in next-generation inertial navigation technologies. At this week’s Land Forces event in Perth, the companies announced that the project will move from research to commercialisation, creating opportunities for South Australian suppliers and strengthening Australia's ...

Global counter-drone technology company DroneShield has opened a new research and development (R&D) hub at Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen, strengthening South Australia’s defence technology sector. The ASX-listed company’s first dedicated R&D facility outside its New South Wales headquarters will focus on advanced engineering and product development for counter-drone and electronic warfare solutions. The hub is expected to create about 20 specialised engineering roles across radio frequency electronics, electronic warfare and systems interoperability. Work undertaken at the facility will support the continued development of DroneShield’s counter-drone technologies and contribute to Australia’s sovereign defence capability. DroneShield Chief Executive Angus Bean said South Australia’s ...

In a major win for South Australia’s defence industry, DTC, a division of electronics company Codan, will supply its advanced radio technology for use in Polish drones. DTC recently signed a deal with unmanned systems manufacturer FlyFocus that will see the Polish company use the Adelaide-designed and manufactured radio technology which allows the unmanned systems to reliably communicate and share data with their operators. As drones and unmanned systems play an increasing role in current conflicts, DTC’s solutions are designed to maintain connectivity in complex and interference heavy operating environments, reducing the chances of the signal between operators and units ...

The Submarine Institute of Australia's 8th Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (SubSTEC8) is underway in Adelaide, exploring the theme 'Pillar 1 through a Pillar 2 Lens – Advanced AUKUS Capabilities and the Submarine Deterrent'. Over the two-day conference, SubSTEC8 will explore how AUKUS "Advanced Technology" (Pillar 2) can address the challenges of maintaining a contemporary submarine capability during a period of significant geostrategic change. It will specifically examine the transition to a multi-class fleet, including the introduction of nuclear-powered submarines. "The acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines through AUKUS seeks to improve Australia’s deterrence capabilities as a priority for immediate action. ...

South Australian defence capability will take centre stage at the nation’s leading international land defence exposition, Land Forces 2026, in October. Joining the South Australia – The Defence State stand at the event in Perth will be 60 innovative South Australian defence companies, alongside leading research and education institutions. Throughout the three-day event, exhibitors will demonstrate their expertise across advanced manufacturing, systems integration and engineering. Sovereign capabilities critical to strengthening the development of Australia’s land forces will also be showcased, including Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) and autonomous systems, cyber and information resilience, simulation and training. Among the exhibitors will be ...

South Australian defence technology company RFTEQ is partnering with Poland-based XY-Sensing to develop new security and electronic warfare technology for defence, security and critical infrastructure customers. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities across advanced radio frequency, radar, sensing and mission-system technologies. Their combined capabilities will support the development of next-generation sensing and monitoring solutions for drones and unmanned systems, border security and critical infrastructure protection. The MOU was signed at MSPO, one of Europe’s largest military defence exhibitions, where RFTEQ was supported to showcase its capabilities as part of the Team Defence Australia stand. ...

Adelaide-based REDARC Defence & Space will unveil its new Australian-made military inverter at Land Forces 2026. Designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia, the rugged inverter is built to provide reliable power for defence vehicles, mission systems and deployable operations, even in challenging environments. The new capability has been developed to support Defence’s need for resilient, sovereign technology that can operate in harsh conditions where dust, moisture, vibration, shock and extreme temperature can impact mission-critical equipment performance. Executive General Manager of REDARC Defence & Space Scott Begbie said local development of advanced technologies is a priority for the South Australian business, ...

Adelaide companies Praetorian Aeronautics and Zero Dawn have teamed up to develop a critical defence capability that will enhance air and missile defence systems in Australia and allied nations, while advancing the state’s role in supporting the national Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), that will seek to integrate Zero Dawn’s locally-manufactured munitions into Praetorian’s counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS), Arrow, which is designed to detect and intercept drones and other unmanned systems in contested environments. Founder and CEO of Praetorian Aeronautics Brett Hill said counter-autonomy is becoming one of ...

A keel laying ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the first of six Hunter class frigates at Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide’s north. Honouring a centuries-old naval tradition, a coin was placed beneath the keel of the ship to bestow good fortune on the vessel during its construction and throughout its life at sea. The occasion also formally recognised progress on the first vessel, NUSHIP Hunter, with 20 of the ship’s 22 blocks already under construction by BAE Systems Maritime Australia. The event marks an important step in the delivery of the Hunter class frigates, which will ...

South Australian technology company Codan has drawn strong industry interest in its bid to propose sovereign, Australian-led tactical communications solution for the Australian Defence Force under LAND 4140 Work Package 16 Tactical Edge Radio. Codan hosted an Australian Industry Brief at its Mawson Lakes campus this month, bringing together companies from across Australia's defence, advanced manufacturing and technology sectors to explore opportunities to contribute to its proposed DTC tactical edge radio solution. The briefing attracted 89 industry representatives, with Codan CEO and Managing Director Alf Ianniello said the response demonstrated Australian industry’s readiness to contribute to a nationally significant Defence ...