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Who We Are

CEA Technologies designs, develops and manufactures advanced active phased array radars, called CEAFAR. The company is headquartered in Canberra, Australia and its US subsidiary, CEA Technologies Inc, is headquartered in Hanover, MD, USA. Programs include the ANZAC and Hunter class frigates; air defence applications for Army and Air Force and Range applications.

Established in 1983.
CEA is an internationally recognised, world-leading radar and communication systems supplier.
CEA Technologies Inc. was established in the 1990s to support growing North American sales.
The world's first fourth generation Active Phased Array Radar (PAR) System.

Our Company

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication. Programs include the ANZAC and Hunter class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications.

Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly‑modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

CEA is headquartered in Canberra with five additional facilities across Australia and wholly-owned international subsidiary, CEA Technologies Inc (CEATI) based in Maryland, USA. Our design and manufacturing facilities are located in Canberra, Adelaide and Melbourne with support facilities located in Perth, Newcastle and Brisbane.

Our whole of life system abilities include advanced manufacturing and antenna test facilities. These include specialised CAD/CAM systems, automated form-in-place 3D printing and one of the largest anechoic chambers in Australia.

The modular, scalable and flexible design of our systems allows us to integrate and test very large radar system mobilised by ruggedized trailers, chiller units, power management, slip rings and expansive active array faces with the unique ability to operate in extreme conditions.

OUR VALUES

The CEA Way

C

Collaborative

Through the collective success of our diverse and skilled workforce we deliver excellence.

E

Enterprising

We thrive by taking calculated risks and turning uncertain situations into opportunities for growth.

A

Ambitious

With courage and discipline, we relentlessly push the boundaries of defence capabilities.

Our values lead the way.

Code of Conduct Principles

Treat each other with respect.

Treat each other with respect.

Keep everyone safe and well.

Keep everyone safe and well.

Promote equal opportunity.

Promote equal opportunity.

Maintain professional work practices.

Maintain professional work practices.

Behave with honesty, integrity, and impartiality.

Behave with honesty, integrity, and impartiality.

Meet high standards of governance and accountability.

Meet high standards of governance and accountability.

Keep our information safe.

Keep our information safe.

Safeguard company assets.

Safeguard company assets.

Comply with applicable laws.

Comply with applicable laws.

Communicate responsibly.

Communicate responsibly.

Our principles guide our behaviour.

Our History

CEA Technologies was established in 1983 by two former Naval Officers, Ian Croser and David Gaul. Their vision was to create an Australian centre of excellence for the design and support of electronics technology to meet the Royal Australian Navy’s specific needs. At the time, these requirements were primarily brought in from the US however they did not adequately fulfill Navy’s needs. Turning their vision into reality, CEA Technologies embraced a motto of ‘Solutions with Commitment’ by designing, manufacturing and providing in-country support using Australian engineers and manufacturers. Today the solutions built by CEA Technologies have more than 75% Australian Industry Content, an industry leading figure.

In recognition of our longstanding partnership with the Commonwealth of Australia, the Government acquired an ownership stake in CEA in July 2023, with this moving to majority ownership in January 2025 and the company becoming a Government Business Enterprise and Commonwealth company at this time.

ISO Accreditation

CEA Technologies Pty. Limited has accreditation against three International Standards relevant to the business. External compliance audits are conducted annually against the Standards.

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