Advanced Design Technology and Penten awarded $8 million for 12-month electronic warfare projects

The federal government has announced new contracts through its Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) program to Advanced Design Technology (ADT) and Penten, with a combined value of over $8 million.

A statement from defence industry minister Pat Conroy on Thursday asserts that the contracts will provide the two companies with “critical financial support” as they “continue their groundbreaking work while also securing more than 150 local jobs.” 

According to ASCA’s website, the contracts run for 12 months and follow the companies’ participation in stage one co-development workshops. The projects are part of the AUKUS Advanced Capabilities (Pillar II) Electronic Warfare Innovation Challenge

“The AUKUS Innovation Challenge Series is a powerful example of how ASCA is accelerating advanced capabilities for our ADF while ensuring local innovators are at the forefront of Australia’s growing sovereign industrial base,” said Conroy.

The funding will assist prototype development addressing Australian Defence Force “operating requirements and show the important contribution that Australian industry is making” in electronic warfare development, “including as part of AUKUS Pillar II.”

Picture: credit ASCA

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