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Defense Companies in Australia

Browse 137 defense companies across Australia. Compare defense domains, products, platforms and military standards.

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The Whiskey Project Group

Naval Systems · Yamba, Australia

Naval SystemsDual-use

The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) is a maritime design and manufacturing group operating three watercraft brands: The Whiskey Project, NAiAD and VYCOR. Its tactical watercraft, including the Whiskey Alpha and Whiskey Bravo, were conceived from special operations requirements and are offered to government and defence…

Role: Prime Contractor
Offering: Hardware, Engineering Services, Manufacturing Services +1 more
End users: Special Forces, Naval Forces, Homeland Security & Police
Products: Whiskey Alpha, Whiskey Bravo, VYCOR Secure Class +4 more
Platforms: Whiskey Alpha, Whiskey Bravo, VYCOR Secure +4 more
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, AS/NZS 1665:2004 aluminium welding certification

Open full profileProfile updated 17 May 2026

Companies in Australia at a glance

Of the 137 companies in Australia, the most common defense domains are Unmanned Systems (28%), Defense Software & AI (27%) and C4ISR (26%).

Defense domains

Unmanned Systems28%
Defense Software & AI27%
C4ISR26%
Radar & Sensors20%
Naval Systems18%

Supply-chain roles

Software Developer36%
System Integrator34%
Subsystem Manufacturer33%
MRO & Services27%
Prime Contractor20%

End users

Land Forces36%
Homeland Security & Police34%
Naval Forces32%
Defense Industry29%
Air Forces26%

Defense standards

AS9100D4%
CMMC2%
CMMC level 22%
NDAA compliant2%
MIL-STD-4611%

Top cities

Sydney4%
Brisbane3%
Melbourne2%
Henderson1%
Barton1%
Tingalpa1%

Size

51-200 employees6%
201-500 employees4%
501-1000 employees2%
1001-5000 employees3%
5000+ employees3%

Most held certifications

ISO 9001:201520%
ISO 90019%
ISO 14001:20154%
ISO 140014%
ISO 45001:20182%

Key facts

1989 is the median founding year
88% also sell to civilian markets
2% publish an NCAGE code
40% name the platforms they supply
88% name their products

Figures from all 137 companies, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.