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16/10/2026

🎉 Reflecting on the week that was !

Last week, the travelled to Perth to showcase 60 local defence industry SMEs, research and education institutions on our premier South Australia stand.

Across three days, the event delivered new partnerships, valuable industry connections, VIP visits and opportunities to showcase the state's world-class defence capabilities on the global stage. :

🤝 Praetorian Aeronautics partnered with defence prime Rheinmetall to unveil a new counter-UAS system
📝 Secure State signed an MoU with global defence company Safran
📻 Codan DTC unveiled its enhanced tactical radio system solution for LAND4140
🌊 Hendon Semiconductors partnered with Maritime to accelerate manufacturing of advanced seabed sensor technology
⚙️ Norseld joined forces with Adelaide University and Northrop Grumman to further develop its Hollow Core Fibre technology

As we look back on an incredible few days, we thank all our exhibitors, rovers, Australian and international visitors, and staff whose contribution made our stand a resounding success.

Read all this and more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ioEZxm

📍 Next stop, Avalon Airshow 2027 ✈️

🤝🌊 Australian SMEs partner to deliver undersea defence capabilitySouth Australian electronics design and manufacturing f...
14/10/2026

🤝🌊 Australian SMEs partner to deliver undersea defence capability

South Australian electronics design and manufacturing firm Hendon Semiconductors and Perth-based Proteus Maritime have partnered to accelerate the delivery of innovative Australian-made technology for the increasingly contested underwater environment.

Formalised at Land Forces 2026, the partnership will result in Hendon Semiconductors manufacturing at scale the Tripwire system, which is a network of seabed sensors designed to improve awareness of activities below the ocean’s surface, developed by Proteus Maritime.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s0Ew7V

🌏 SA radar technology set to go globalAdelaide-based Silentium Defence is expanding the global reach of its Australian-d...
13/10/2026

🌏 SA radar technology set to go global

Adelaide-based Silentium Defence is expanding the global reach of its Australian-developed passive radar technology through partnerships and programs that connect local innovation with international defence and security markets.

Its recent partnership with Saab Australia will result in Silentium's MAVERICK M8 passive radar delivered to customers across Europe, the United States and the United Kingdom, supporting allied defence priorities while creating high-tech jobs in South Australia.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dDlxu9

Congratulations to the Adelaide-based Team Fusion from Charles Campbell College R-12 on its outstanding performance at t...
12/10/2026

Congratulations to the Adelaide-based Team Fusion from Charles Campbell College R-12 on its outstanding performance at the recent 2026 STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore.

Competing against 91 teams from 33 countries, Team Fusion finished in 9th place overall but also took home four awards recognising excellence in Verbal Presentation, Community and Social Impact, Project Management, and Team Identity.

Defence SA was proud to support Team Fusion and the school's STEM Racing Academy.

F1 in Schools is not only an engaging STEM education program but an exciting pathway for future careers, developing the talent and skills critical to the defence and space industries.

🎉 Applications for the Defence Innovation Partnership’s NEW Collaborator Fund are now open! Building on the success of t...
11/10/2026

🎉 Applications for the Defence Innovation Partnership’s NEW Collaborator Fund are now open!

Building on the success of the former Collaborative Research Fund, Collaborator will provide up to $800,000 annually to support R&D projects focusing on:

🛰️ Space-based Advanced Threat Warning

🌐 Technology-enabled Information Resilience

Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/47nsA6t

✅ The has officially wrapped up an impactful week at Land Forces in Perth! Defence SA was proud to lead a strong South...
09/10/2026

✅ The has officially wrapped up an impactful week at Land Forces in Perth!

Defence SA was proud to lead a strong South Australian delegation, hosting over 60 defence industry SMEs, research and education institutions on the South Australia - The Defence State stand, including our Defence Innovation Partnership and Department of State Development colleagues.

From day one the stand was buzzing. With hundreds of interstate and international visitors, our popular water bottle station, flowing coffees, VIP visits, industry announcements, and countless productive conversations. 👏 A HUGE thank you to all our exhibitors and incredible staff for making this event a resounding success.

Stay tuned for more highlights next week!

As draws to a close, we're highlighting another significant announcement from South Australia's defence industry. 👏Ade...
08/10/2026

As draws to a close, we're highlighting another significant announcement from South Australia's defence industry. 👏

Adelaide-based Praetorian Aeronautics has partnered with defence prime Rheinmetall to unveil AERIE - a prototype containerised Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft System.

Developed through a collaborative R&D partnership and brought to life in just 12 months, AERIE combines Praetorian's Australian-designed Arrow Interceptor and Hadrian AI-enhanced Command and Control system with Rheinmetall’s air defence engineering and production expertise.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/473iQ1g

👏 Hitting the ground running on the final day of with more industry news. South Australian company Codan has revealed ...
08/10/2026

👏 Hitting the ground running on the final day of with more industry news.

South Australian company Codan has revealed its proposed solution for the Australian Defence Force's LAND 4140 Tactical Edge Radio program, centred on the SA-designed and manufactured Sentry 6161 radio.

Combining sovereign Australian manufacturing with advanced communications technologies, the next-generation radio communication system is designed to support greater operational awareness across voice, data, sensors and unmanned systems in contested environments.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/47IlucU

If you want to learn more about South Australia's experienced defence industry, today is your last chance to visit the South Australia – The Defence State stand to meet our powerhouse delegation and discover why we are Australia's Defence State.

🔒 Deal securedFirst Nations-owned cybersecurity firm Secure State has signed an MOU with Safran, a global leader in aero...
07/10/2026

🔒 Deal secured

First Nations-owned cybersecurity firm Secure State has signed an MOU with Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defence technologies.

The agreement will see Secure State provide specialist expertise to strengthen Safran's cyber resilience and secure operating environment, highlighting the value of trusted local partnerships in building a stronger, more resilient defence industry.

The MOU was formalised at Land Forces, where Secure State is among 60 organisations represented on the South Australia – The Defence State stand.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hLuXoz

📢 News just in from . 🤝 Northrop Grumman Corporation, Adelaide University and Adelaide-based Norseld Photonics have joi...
07/10/2026

📢 News just in from .

🤝 Northrop Grumman Corporation, Adelaide University and Adelaide-based Norseld Photonics have joined forces to advance the commercialisation of Hollow Core Optical Fibre technology.

A key technology for next-generation defence and aerospace navigation systems, the project will help create opportunities for South Australian suppliers and strengthen Australia's sovereign capability.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hFCXY8

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