Success isn't achieved alone. It's built by those who believe in each other and the power of collaboration. Since the 1950s, that's what we've been doing together.

1953

Established operations in Australia

Performance to be trusted
We've supported the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for decades across acquisition programs, sustainment of platforms, systems and technology. Working with our partners, we've transferred technology to Australia that has proved transformative for defence industry and the ADF. Our past performance has positioned us as a trusted partner to deliver projects of significant scale.

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7000

Employees across 46 operational sites

Developing sovereign systems
Our teams manufacture for programs across Australia including aerospace, shipbuilding, high frequency surveillance and guided weapons. This investment enables self-reliance and security for Australia. It also delivers cutting-edge technology to the ADF and our allies.

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1600

Local companies in our supply chain

Partnering with industry
We partner with original equipment manufacturers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across industries, bringing together skilled Australians to build and sustain platforms for the ADF and Australia’s allies. We’re working with SMEs to ensure our supply chain has the capability to meet the requirements of our customers in Australia and in export markets.

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1273

New hires projected in 2026

Investing in our people 
We are partnering with government, educational institutions and industry to create the next generation STEM workforce. We have a long history of working with the ADF supporting their people in avionics, pilot training and high frequency surveillance. We’re driving STEM education, apprentice and employment programs to enable defence industry to grow.

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In an increasingly complex world, our role is clear.

With the Australian Defence Force and industry, we’re delivering at scale some of the world’s
most advanced capabilities across air, land, sea and cyber to keep our nation safe. 

We’re building Australia’s future defence workforce, strengthening supplier partnerships,
and delivering sovereign defence capability that will endure for decades and support the Australian economy.

Together, we’re building Australia’s defence industry future.

Our company

Craig Lockhart at the Hunter Class Frigate Program cut steel event
Shipbuilder at sunrise looking over the Port River at the Osborne Naval Shipyard
1950s Bristol Bloodhound II Groundview of launch in outback South Australia. Credit: BAE Systems
Supporting Australian industry through the Hunter Class Frigate Program
Drew holding torch during Legacy Torch Relay with Army, Navy and Air Force personnel in background
Australian employee smiling