Saab Australia and Adelaide University have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) to strengthen their collaboration and support Australia’s sovereign defence capability. The agreement builds on their long-standing relationship and focuses on future technologies such as distributed command and control, autonomous systems and hypersonics. The partnership will support joint research on key priorities, encourage regular knowledge-sharing and help grow the workforce through internships, work placements, industry events and training programs. It will also tap into research networks to speed up innovation and increase impact. Adelaide University’s Deputy Vice Chancellor, International and External Engagement, Professor Jessica Gallagher, highlights the SPA as ...

South Australian defence companies Silentium Defence and REDARC Defence & Space have joined forces to accelerate the delivery of next-generation surveillance solutions. A global leader in passive radar systems, Silentium Defence has announced a strategic manufacturing partnership with REDARC Defence & Space, one of Australia’s most respected advanced electronics manufacturers for the defence and space sectors. The collaboration marks a significant step in building Australia’s sovereign defence industrial capability. By combining Silentium Defence’s cutting-edge passive radar technology with REDARC’s world-class manufacturing expertise, the partnership will accelerate the delivery of leading surveillance solutions to Australian and global markets. Silentium Defence’s passive ...

Indo Pacific 2025 delivered its most successful event in 25 years, setting new records for attendance and international engagement. The three-day exposition brought together over 900 exhibitors, 240 delegations from 58 nations, and 39 Chiefs of Navy or equivalent counterparts, creating an unmatched opportunity for collaboration and innovation. With capability pavilions representing every Australian state and territory and international pavilions from six nations, the event showcased the very best in maritime and Defence technology. With more than 65 companies featured on the Defence State stand, Indo Pacific 2025 was a landmark event for South Australia. Throughout the week the state’s ...

The South Australian Government has partnered with the Australian affiliate of US-based BlueForge Alliance (BFA) to help build the state’s skilled workforce and industrial base to deliver Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine program. The collaboration with BlueForge Alliance Australia (BFAA) will facilitate knowledge transfer from its US counterpart and support the delivery of the SSN-AUKUS program in South Australia. Under the MoU, BFAA plans to establish a presence in the state, working closely with government, academic and industry partners. The partnership will benefit Australia, the US and the UK, while contributing to workforce development, industry capability, technology development, supply chain ...

South Australian company AEROBOND GROUP has officially opened its expanded defence facility in Woodville, marking a major step forward in Australia’s maritime production and maintenance capability. The 3,500m² facility has been purpose-built to meet the stringent technical and security requirements of the defence sector. The facility supports the manufacture, repair and maintenance of critical systems for current and future maritime platforms. AEROBOND Managing Director Justin Struik said the investment reflects the company’s long-term commitment to strengthening sovereign capability. “Our team brings specialised skills and deep experience in high performance composite structures, precision engineering, and defence sustainment. We are proud to ...

A cutting-edge defence technology project led by Northrop Grumman and the University of Adelaide, under the Defence Trailblazer program, has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of its proof-of-concept phase. Focused on developing Hollow Core Optical Fibres for next-generation gyroscopes, the project marks a big step forward in opening new opportunities for local suppliers to enter global defence supply chains, such as Northrop Grumman’s Global Supply Chain. Hollow Core Optical Fibres are a key component in Fibre Optic Gyroscopes, which are used in navigation systems for defence and aerospace applications. Being able to manufacture these fibres locally would ...

South Australian company CyberOps has partnered with US-based Kratos Cybersecurity Services to help local businesses meet the cybersecurity standards required to participate in US Defence supply chains and capitalise on opportunities through AUKUS. The partnership will deliver Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) readiness and advisory services across Australia, supporting local companies in achieving compliance with the stringent cybersecurity requirements mandated by the US Department of Defense (DoD). CyberOps and Kratos formalised their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Indo Pacific 2025, combining Kratos’ global reputation as one of the first authorised CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organisations (C3PAO) with ...

South Australia’s defence industry has received another major boost, with Ultra Maritime at Mawson Lakes selected to deliver a cutting-edge torpedo defence system for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter class frigates. BAE Systems Maritime Australia has awarded Ultra Maritime the contract to supply its Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD) system, a world-leading capability designed to protect warships from underwater threats. Each Hunter class frigate will be equipped with the SSTD system, which combines advanced acoustic detection and integrated countermeasures. Using a sonar and two decoy methods, the system not only detects incoming torpedoes but also advises crews on tactics, such ...

South Australian company APC Technology has joined forces with UK media organisation and military charity BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) to deliver broadcast, media and welfare technology solutions to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and others working in remote environments. The collaboration will see BFBS’s MiPlayer and MiPlayer Edge systems – secure, offline-ready content delivery platforms for entertainment, training and wellbeing content – deployed in disconnected environments, such as ships at sea, deployed bases and isolated industrial and mining sites throughout Australasia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. The system provides access to content including television and video on demand, radio ...

South Australian submarine battery manufacturer, PMB Defence, is partnering with BAE Systems United Kingdom in a deal that may see their technology used in the SSN-AUKUS submarine design. The contracts between PMB and BAE Systems – valued at more than $34 million – will enable the potential integration of its advanced nickel zinc battery technology into the design of the future conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. This contract is in addition to existing work being undertaken by PMB with the UK Ministry of Defence to test and qualify its battery technology for the UK’s Astute class submarines. Nuclear-powered submarines generate the ...

SAGE Group has officially launched a new Advanced Manufacturing Centre at Tonsley Innovation District in South Australia, boosting the company’s production of mission-critical systems for the Australian Defence Force and AUKUS-aligned programs. The facility includes 1,750m² of manufacturing space, along with engineering and support offices, accommodating up to 100 highly skilled employees. It will double SAGE’s production output and support its trajectory toward a $500 million turnover, enabling scalable manufacturing and enhanced capability uplift for defence programs. SAGE Group Managing Director Adrian Fahey said the expansion will accelerate production to meet growing domestic and international demand, including for future AUKUS ...

South Australia is set to reaffirm its reputation as the Defence State with more than 65 exhibitors featured on the Defence SA stand at November’s Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. Riding off the success of the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event in London in September, attended by more than 50 South Australian companies, the state’s robust defence industry presence at Indo Pac will again demonstrate its readiness to support both Pillar I and II of the AUKUS agreement, along with other maritime projects. “While South Australia is widely recognised for our role in delivering nuclear-powered submarines ...