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What We Do

Sea

In the sea domain, CEA radar systems are used in the Anzac Class and Future Frigate programs to improve decision making and safety through superior detection and identification capability and surveillance and intelligence technology.


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Commonwealth Acquires Ownership Interest in CEA

The Commonwealth of Australia has decided to acquire an ownership interest in CEA Technologies Pty Limited, which is welcomed by the Board and management of the company. This agreement supports the continuation of the company’s dedicated focus on sovereign defence capability and gives shareholders certainty and clarity about the future strategic direction of the company.

Our Capabilities

CEA is an Australian privately owned company with facilities in Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Newcastle and Brisbane. We also have a growing subsidiary in the US which is headquartered in Maryland.
CEA designs, develops, manufactures and sustains active digital phased array radar systems which are unique in their affordability, light weight, scalability and modularity. They are proven to be configurable to a variety of complex specifications across sea, land and air domains, supporting the Australian Defence Force and allies.
The intellectual property behind our technology is Australian owned and controlled and, with a strong Australian based supply chain, we are proud our products have a greater than 80 percent Australian Industry Content level.

Advanced Manufacturing

Through Life Support (TLS)

Sea Programs

In the sea domain, CEA radar systems are used in the Anzac Class and Future Frigate programs to improve decision making and safety through superior detection and identification capability and surveillance and intelligence technology.

Anzac Upgrade

Hunter Class Future Frigate

Land Programs

CEA’s flexible and modular Active Scanning Electronic Array (AESA) can be readily adapted to range of vehicle types and sizes using standard ISO fixtures and can also be provided on a trailer that includes its own power generation and thermal management systems. CEAFAR provides surveillance, IFF and weapon control capability.

Short Range Air Defence

Air Programs

These Australian-designed and built solutions are tailor made to deliver contemporary solutions and leading-edge training to the ADF. CEA has the local engineering expertise to deliver responsive and agile improvements that will ensure the ADF is able to operate and fight in tomorrow’s complex electromagnetic environments.
Importantly, these Projects complement CEA’s land and maritime electronic warfare systems, further enhancing the Joint Force deployed capabilities across the ADF. CEA plays a leading role as a Defence's sovereign radar delivery and sustainment partner.

AIR3024 Phase 1 Woomera Range Remediation Project - Range Radar

AIR5349 Phase 6 Advanced Growler

AIR6500 Phase 1 Tranche 1

Partnerships

We are proud to partner with other like-minded Australian organisations to deliver our sovereign capabilities and products.

Workplace Health and Safety

At CEA we recognise our responsibility to provide safe working environments for our diverse workforce. Health and safety in our workplaces and our products is effectively managed through a proactive risk assessment process, which is informed by expert industry advice and reviewed for continuous improvement. This process underpins CEA’s ISO Accredited Workplace Health & Safety Management System.

CEA considers strong employee engagement essential to Workplace Health and Safety, providing comprehensive internal training as well as opportunities to upskill through expert industry bodies. A network of Health and Safety Representatives is appointed throughout the organisation to ensure all employees are sufficiently represented and consulted regarding safety matters. We recognise that supporting the wellbeing of employees is integral to our success and ensure all injuries are managed with early intervention and supported by an Employee Assistance Program which is available to all CEA employees and their immediate family.

CEA’s Department Heads and Direct Reports to the Executives lead our safety culture by example, and our employees have a shared understanding of personal responsibility for safety in the workplace and the importance of everyone getting home safely.

“No task is satisfactorily completed unless it is achieved without incident or risk to the health and safety of our workers” – CEO, Mark Foster