About Us | ADT - Advanced Design Technology

Our Story

Advancing Australia's Defence Technology

Advanced Design Technology Pty Ltd is a Canberra-based company that designs and manufactures innovative technology for Australia's defence and security requirements.

For more than ten years, ADT has provided expert consultancy, design, and product delivery services to the Commonwealth. We have consistently met specific ADF requirements, delivering projects on time and in full.

Our expertise spans electronic warfare, cyber-secure IT infrastructure, and communications systems for use in sensitive and military environments. We bring cutting-edge information warfare solutions developed specifically for Australian Defence Force requirements.

ADT also operates through dedicated international entities — ADT Defence Ltd in the United Kingdom and ADT Defense Inc in the United States — supporting partners and programs across the AUKUS nations.

10+ Years of Excellence

50+ Jobs Secured

90%+ Australian Supply Chain

1,200 Sqm Facility

Global Presence

An AUKUS-Aligned Footprint

Headquartered in Australia and operating through dedicated entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, ADT is ideally structured to collaborate across the AUKUS partnership — sharing technology, supporting allied programs, and bringing sovereign Australian capability to our closest defence partners.

Australia

Advanced Design Technology

Headquarters — Fyshwick, ACT

Our head office and engineering, manufacturing, and integration base. From here ADT delivers sovereign electronic warfare, cyber-secure IT, and communications systems to the Australian Defence Force, backed by a 90%+ Australian supply chain.

United Kingdom

ADT Defence Ltd

United Kingdom entity

Our UK presence brings ADT closer to the United Kingdom's defence community and AUKUS Pillar II work, supporting engagement with UK partners, primes, and programs across the Euro-Atlantic region.

United States

ADT Defense Inc

United States entity

Our US entity supports collaboration with United States defence partners and the technology-sharing ambitions of AUKUS, helping connect Australian innovation with allied capability programs.

What Drives Us

Our Mission & Values

Our Mission

To deliver sovereign Australian defence technology solutions that protect our nation's interests and enhance the capabilities of the Australian Defence Force.

Our Vision

To be Australia's leading defence technology company, recognised for innovation, reliability, and commitment to national security.

Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything we do, delivering projects on time and in full.

Innovation

We continuously push the boundaries of technology to develop cutting-edge solutions.

Integrity

We operate with the highest ethical standards and maintain unwavering commitment to security.

Partnership

We build lasting relationships with our clients, partners, and suppliers.

Sovereignty

We are committed to building and maintaining Australian sovereign capability.

People

Our highly qualified team is our greatest asset, and we invest in their development.

Our People

Expert Team

ADT's strength lies in its highly qualified team, including several PhD holders and recognised experts in Electronics, RF, and Systems engineering and design.

Electronics Engineering

Expert hardware designers specialising in complex electronic systems for defence applications.

RF Engineering

Specialists in radio frequency design from DC to millimeter wave frequencies.

Software Engineering

Developers creating secure, robust software for embedded and distributed systems.

Systems Engineering

Experienced systems engineers managing complex multi-disciplinary projects.

Our Facility

State-of-the-Art Operations

ADT is expanding its operational footprint with a new 1,200 sqm, two-storey facility in Fyshwick, ACT. This purpose-built facility supports our engineering, manufacturing, and integration activities.

Secure design and development areas
Electronics manufacturing workshop
RF test and measurement laboratory
System integration facility
Secure storage and handling

Fyshwick, ACT, Australia

Australian Made

Sovereign Supply Chain

90%+

Australian Supply Chain

ADT maintains a robust and predominantly Australian supply chain, with over 90% of components sourced locally. This commitment to local sourcing ensures:

Supply chain security and resilience
Faster response to customer requirements
Support for Australian industry
Reduced sovereign risk

We have also established strong relationships with international suppliers to ensure continuity for specialised components when required.

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