DefendTex

DRONE40:

Drone40 is a barrel launched, low cost, swarm capable nano UAS equipped with a GPS enabled flight control system. Its modular design supports multiple radio systems including LTE. The interchangeable payload bay supports a range of ISR, EW, nonlethal and lethal effectors.

DRONE81:

Drone81 is a state of the art small UAS and loitering munition designed from the outset for modular payloads and persistent multi-mission capability. It is rugged, quick to deploy and soldier-portable.

DRONE155:

Drone155 is a larger variant of Drone81 with in excess of two hours flight time and supports payloads of up to 15kgs including an RPG40 multi launch rocket pod for long range strike.

RPG40-G:

The Rocket Propelled Grenade 40mm Guided is a lightweight Trajectory Corrected Munitions system used for quick engagement of laser designated targets at up to 2500m range.

HIVE:

HIVE is a highly portable, self-contained system for barrel launching up to 6 Drone40 UAVs. It contains a power source, fire control unit, 6 barrels and ground control station for command and control of the Drone40s.

122mm ROCKET:

The 122mm rocket is intended for defeating enemy manpower andfirepower including mortars, field artillery, motorised units and strong points. A western derivative of the long range GRAD rocket, the 122mm is compatible with the mobile multi-launch rocket systems BM-21 and RM-70, or similar.

BANSHEE:

Banshee platform is a high performance, highly mobile Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) for Anti-Tank, Anti-Access, Area Denial (A2/AD) missions. Banshee gives the operator the ability to control several platforms remotely from beyond adversary direct engagement range.

DefendTex’s core capabilities include:

• DefendTex’s core capabilities include:
• Engineering services
• Mechatronics
• Additive manufacturing
• Armour systems
• Radar and sensing systems
• Solid rocket motor production
• Aerospace
• Small arms and munition systems
• Maritime services
• Chemical manufacturing

• DefendTex has offices in Australia, United States and United Kingdom to facilitate a relationship with Department of Defence and law enforcement agencies and to reach export markets.
• Drone40 has been adopted by the British Armed Forces and deployed on OP NEWCOMBE (Mali) with 2 Royal Anglian for use in ISR engagements.
• DefendTex has delivered Drone40 and Drone155 ISR, Drop Pod, EFP and FRAG Payloads to the UK MoD, Australian Defence Force, Royal Marines, USMC, Australian Dismounted Combat Program and Australian Special Forces.

• Australian Defence Force
• Ministry of Defence United Kingdom
• United States Department of Defense
• Japan Ministry of Defense
• Ministry of Defence Singapore

• Department of Defence Australia
• University of Sydney (Australia)
• Universitat der Bundeswehr (Germany)
• University of South Australia
• Australian National University
• Cranfield University (United Kingdom)
• Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) (Australia)
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) (Australia)

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
• AS/NZS ISO 9001:2016 Quality Management Systems
• Land Forces 2021 – High Commendation ‘Best Land Forces Innovation (Drone40)’
• Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) (Australia)
• Defence Cooperative Research Center for Trusted Autonomous Systems accreditation
• Counter Improvised Threats Grand Challenge
• Cooperative Research Centers Projects (CRC-P) award for;
  – Hydrocarbon Fuel Technology for Hypersonic Air Breathing Vehicles
  – Additive Manufacturing of Energetic Materials
  – Responsive Access to Space
  – Manufacturing of Rocket Booster for Space Launch