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Australia awards Aquaterro a $160 million contract for new combat helmets to strengthen ADF protection.

Aug 04, 2026•6 days ago

Contract Type

contract

MelbourneManufacturing

Description

The Australian government will invest up to $160 million over seven years for combat helmets for the Australian Defence Force. The contract aims to provide reliable, locally supported protective equipment while bolstering domestic defence-industry jobs.

Company Information

Company

Aquaterro

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About

Aquaterro is a Victorian company that specializes in supplying protective equipment for defense forces. The company has delivered over 75,000 ballistic helmets to the Australian Defence Force in the past decade. It also provides refurbishment services for military equipment. Aquaterro employs more than 70 people at its facility in Pakenham, Melbourne.

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