Defcon Technologies

What Defcon Technologies does

Defcon Technologies Group is an Australian private company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Canberra (Fyshwick, ACT), operating as a specialist multi-brand distributor and systems integrator for the Australian defence, law enforcement and government security market. It distributes exclusively to government, defence and law enforcement customers across Australia and New Zealand, holding channel partnerships with roughly fifteen NATO-region original equipment manufacturers including INVISIO, 3M Peltor, GPS Source (GLI), Phonak Communications, Tricom Research (Frontgrade), Oxley Group, N-ear, Gecko Headgear, PRYME, Blue Wolf, Bunker Supply, Adventure Lights, CRFS, OSPL and Resilience Communications. Its portfolio spans tactical communications headsets and control units, electronic hearing protection, GPS signal distribution and PNT equipment, electronic warfare and communication security devices, tactical and NVIS-compliant vehicle lighting, marine safety helmets and soldier-worn rugged phone cases and batteries.

The company's go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by website enquiry and quote-based, multi-year government contracting, with full pre-sale and post-sale technical support covering applications advice, capability analysis, field trials, product testing, repairs, documentation, training, warehousing, spares and logistics. Product sales are anchored on combat-proven, MIL-STD-qualified systems such as the INVISIO tactical communications stack (T30, T7, X7, M3s, V-Series Gen II control units), the GLI family of GPS repeater kits (Cobra, Copperhead, Cottonmouth, Diamondback, Viper, Hangar) and military-qualified GPS splitters, with platform-level integration on the Rheinmetall Lynx infantry fighting vehicle under the Australian Army's Land 400 Phase 3 program. Revenue mechanics are hardware sales plus technical support services; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The business was founded by Nick Stokes, acquired Pacific Dynamics in 2006 to enter aviation ground support and specialised lighting, relocated to Canberra in 2012, and remains privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or parent company.

Name

Defcon Technologies

Legal name

Defcon Technologies Group

Website

https://defcon.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Defcon Technologies is an Australian privately-held specialist distributor and systems integrator that supplies tactical communications, hearing protection, GPS/PNT, tactical lighting and electronic warfare equipment exclusively to Australian and New Zealand government, defence and law enforcement agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fyshwick

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialized Defence Equipment Sales: Sale of tactical communications equipment, hearing protection, GPS systems, tactical lighting, and electronic warfare equipment to government defence agencies. Products sourced from international brand partners and supplied to Australian federal and state government agencies, prime system integrators.
2. Technical Support Services: Pre-sale and post-sale technical support including applications advice, capability analysis, field trials and evaluation support, product testing and repairs, documentation and training, warehousing and distribution, spares and logistics support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Defcon Technologies supplies, integrates, and supports tactical communications, electronic hearing protection, GPS signal distribution and PNT, tactical lighting, electronic warfare, and marine safety equipment to Australian federal and state government defence, law enforcement, and national security customers. The company acts as the exclusive Australian distributor for multiple international brands and provides full pre-sale and post-sale technical support including field trials, evaluation, repairs, training, warehousing, and logistics.

Product overview

Defcon Technologies is a specialist supplier of tactical communications and defence equipment, operating as a multi-brand distributor and prime vendor for Australian federal and state government agencies. The product portfolio is organized around several integrated systems and brand partnerships. The core INVISIO system includes tactical headsets (T30, T7, X7, M3s) and control units (V10 II, V20 II, V50 II, V60 II, V60 II ADP) that provide hearing protection, situational awareness, and communication capabilities across land, sea, and air platforms. Supporting the INVISIO ecosystem are the Intercom unit and Link wireless solution for vehicle integration. The GPS and PNT portfolio includes GLI repeater kits (Cobra, Copperhead, Cottonmouth, Diamondback, Viper, Hangar) and GPS splitters for aircraft, vehicles, and UAV applications. Tactical lighting includes Blue Wolf dome lights, brake lights, and Adventure Lights Trilobyte beacons. Hearing protection products include 3M Peltor and Phonak covert earpieces. RF power amplifiers from Tricom Research (TCR series) extend radio communications range. Bunker Supply provides rugged phone cases and power solutions for military devices. The portfolio serves defence, law enforcement, special operations, and maritime security customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INVISIO T30 Headset Versatile tactical headset offering active noise reduction, market-leading hearing protection, and superior INVISIO audio performance. Supports three wearing styles (headband, neckband, helmet mount), runs up to 110 hours on a single AA battery, and is intended for defence, law enforcement, and government security personnel requiring mission-ready situational awareness.
• INVISIO T7 Headset Submersible, rugged and lightweight over-the-ear hearing protection headset with patent-pending ergonomic 3D cushions providing 28 dB SNR hearing protection, state-of-the-art situational awareness, submersible to 10 meters, and MIL-STD-810G certification. Available in headband, neckband, and helmet mount variants for military and special operations users.
• INVISIO X7 In-Ear Headset In-ear tactical headset providing market-leading 39 dB SNR / 32 dB NRR hearing protection, AI-powered audio with hear-through modes, voice pick-up sensor (VPU) bone conduction, and natural 360-degree situational awareness. Weighs 47 g, MIL-STD-810H compliant, compatible with helmets, eyewear, and breathing apparatus.
• INVISIO M3s Dive Headset Single-sided dive headset enabling the INVISIO system to be submersible to 20 meters, featuring INVISIO bone conduction microphone (BCM) for crystal clear communication even when whispering. Weighs only 18 g with no openings for robustness and easy maintenance; designed for dive and maritime special operations users.
• INVISIO V60 II Control Unit Tri-com control unit and ultimate communications hub with 3 COM ports and 4 PTT buttons, connecting to multiple net radios, smartphones, headsets, and intercom systems. Weighs 152 g, submersible to 20 m, MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461F compliant.
• INVISIO V50 II Control Unit Dual-com control unit with 2 COM ports, 4 PTT buttons, and internal power supply for users with two communication devices. Provides up to 24 hours operation from battery or connected comms device, submersible to 20 m, MIL-STD 810G and MIL-STD-461F compliant.
• INVISIO V20 II Control Unit Single-com control unit for users with one or two talk groups on a single radio; features 2 PTT buttons and 1 COM port. Smallest and lightest INVISIO control unit at 100 g, submersible to 20 m, MIL-STD 810G and MIL-STD-461F compliant.
• INVISIO V10 II Control Unit Rugged single-com PTT control unit designed for defence and security professionals with a single radio. Features 1 COM port and 1 large exchangeable PTT button for left- or right-handed users, submersible to 20 m, MIL-STD 810G and MIL-STD-461F compliant.
• INVISIO Intercom Unit Vehicle intercom system bridging dismounted and mounted professionals by integrating INVISIO personal systems with vehicle comms. Connects to 4 combat net radios and 5 users for internal voice communication; weighs 563 g, powered from vehicle or combat radio battery.
• INVISIO Link Wireless System Wireless communication solution augmenting the INVISIO Intercom system; includes a dongle for the body-worn system and a base station for the intercom device. Supports up to 8 wireless users per Link Station with AES 256 encryption, eliminating wired connections between control unit and Intercom system.
• GLI Cobra Repeater Kit GPS L1/L2 signal repeater for ground vehicles and aircraft, OEF/OIF combat proven, waterproof and EMI sealed. Powered by 5590 batteries or 12/28V vehicle power, built to MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F, MIL-DTL-5541, MIL-STD-704F specifications.
• GLI Diamondback Repeater Kit GPS repeater for small military aircraft with Safety of Flight Approval from USAF Air Mobility Command Systems Group; provides GPS coverage within entire cargo bay, supports precision air drop guidance. Based on Boeing C17 technology.
• GPS Source Military Qualified Splitters Military qualified one-input multiple-output GPS splitters (MS12T, MS14ISO, MS14GT, MS18ISO models) with MIL-STD-704F compliant isolated power supply. Pass L1/L2 GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou (including M-code); waterproof, EMI shielded, and hermetically sealed for rugged military and UAV platforms.
• 3M PELTOR Tactical Hearing Protection Range 3M PELTOR hearing protection and communication headsets (ComTac VIII, ProTac Shooter, SportTac) with environmental listening for situational awareness, Mission Audio Profiles (MAP), and noise-cancelling speech microphones. Designed for law enforcement, military personnel, and sport shooting applications.
• Phonak Roger Covert Earpiece System Phonak covert earpiece and remote communication system (Roger Earpiece C, Roger Covert C, Roger Covert Dual C, Roger Remote C, Roger CarKit C, Profilo Nano, MM11 mini-microphone) providing miniaturized secure audio on 2.4 GHz with AES-128 encryption, transductive loop interference-free technology, and Bluetooth interface for surveillance and undercover operations.
• Tricom Research RF Power Amplifiers Multi-band RF power amplifiers (TCR-NXG-50, TCR-MBA-50v2, TCR-U/L-50, TCR-MBA-75 NBT, AM-SAT-50) extending the range of tactical communication radios across 30–2600 MHz. Software-defined, MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464 compliant; JITC DAMA certified for SATCOM and mounted vehicular, maritime, or airborne use.
• Tactical Lighting Range (Oxley DC Combi, Blue Wolf, Adventure Lights) Tactical LED lighting for military vehicle platforms and personnel: Oxley DC Combi Light (low-profile, 50,000-hour MTBF, blackout mode in red/green/blue); Blue Wolf NVIS dome lights and brake/tail/reverse lights (MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-3009 NVIS compliant); Adventure Lights Trilobyte helmet beacon (white/green/red/IR, IR detection).
• Gecko Marine Safety Helmets Marine safety helmets (Gecko Open Face, Gecko G1) for maritime, RNLI, Royal Air Force, Police, and MOD use. Gecko Open Face meets BSI marine safety helmet standard PAS 028:2002; Gecko G1 features a push-pump inflation system for precise fit control.
• Resilience Communications Radio Cross-Banding Solutions Tactical and Strategic Voice Bridges plus Radio Remoting Kit linking radios irrespective of band, protocol, talk-group, or crypto. Plug-and-play automated radio interfacing, drag-and-drop interoperability tools, MIL-STD-810 tested; field cable range greater than 3.2 km; supports full duplex intercom and SCIF connectivity.
• Bunker Supply Forge Cases and Scout Power Solutions Rugged phone cases for Google Pixel, Samsung S, and XCover series, and the Scout Battery (10,000 mAh, 45W USB-C PD, Qi2 wireless charging). MIL-STD-810H drop tested, IP67 rated; MAAK Chest Mount secures EUD to plate carriers. Supports defence and law enforcement mission-critical device and power management.
• N-ear 360 Earpieces and Choice PTT Systems Discreet N-ear 360 Original and 360 Flexo earpieces with patented contoured ear-specific bend and Balanced Armature speakers, plus Choice PTT Mic and Wireless Remote PTT button (IP67). Maintains 360-degree situational awareness; trusted by close protection teams for law enforcement operations.
• Defcon Technical Support Services Full pre-sale and post-sale technical support delivered alongside product sales, including applications advice, capability analysis, field trials and evaluation support, product testing and repairs, documentation and training, warehousing and distribution, spares, and logistics support for Australian federal and state government customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• INVISIO X7 provides 39 dB SNR / 32 dB NRR hearing protection - market leading for in-ear headsets
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• RheinmetallflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2021Selected to supply, integrate and support INVISIO Combat Hearing Protection technology for Lynx vehicles under Land 400 Phase 3 program.
• INVISIOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld-leading tactical communications and hearing protection brand. INVISIO products including T7, X7, M3s headsets and V-series control units are distributed exclusively through Defcon to Australian government and defence customers.
• 3M PeltorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHearing protection designed for law enforcement and military personnel. 3M PELTOR ComTac VIII and ProTac product lines distributed through Defcon.
• GPS Source (GLI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProven and rugged GPS splitters and repeater kits designed for integration onto cutting edge military platforms. Products include Cobra, Copperhead, Viper, and Diamondback repeater kits.
• Phonak CommunicationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCovert communication accessories and equipment including Roger earpiece systems for surveillance and undercover operations. Products feature transductive loop technology for interference-free communication.
• Frontgrade Technologies (Tricom Research)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCutting edge radio amplifier and accessories designed for field deployment. Products include TCR-NXG-50, TCR-MBA-50v2, and TCR-U/L-50 multi-band RF power amplifiers.
• Oxley GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRugged LED lighting for military vehicle platforms. Products include DC Combi Light and other tactical lighting solutions.
• N-earcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscreet earpieces and accessories trusted by close protection teams. Products include 360 Original earpieces and CHOICE PTT microphone systems.
• Gecko HeadgearcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarine safety helmets providing high-end protection and comfort in demanding maritime environments. Products include Gecko Open Face and G1 helmets.
• Adventure LightscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLights and beacons delivering durable, high-performance illumination for demanding outdoor emergencies. Products include Trilobyte helmet beacon light.
• CRFScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh-end passive sensors and electronic warfare equipment for military and intelligence operations.
• OSPLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTEMPEST, rugged and secure equipment manufacturer supplying NATO and Five Eyes customers.
• PRYMEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadio accessories and equipment manufacturer for law enforcement operations. Products include wireless headset adapters and PTT switches.
• Resilience CommunicationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortable and easily deployable radio cross-banding equipment including Tactical Voice Bridge and Radio Remoting Kit.
• Bunker SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower management and phone mounting systems supporting defence and law enforcement customers. Products include Forge phone cases and Scout batteries.
• Blue WolfminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTactical vehicle lighting including NVIS dome lights and brake/tail/reverse lights for military vehicles.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Barrett Communications: Australian-designed HF/VHF tactical radio and communications systems supplier to global defence and government customers - comparable as a Canberra-region, defence-focused communications specialist.
• Codan Communications: Australian tactical and critical communications (HF radio, mesh) supplier with strong defence adjacency - comparable Australian defence electronics specialist with overlapping but broader proprietary product mix.
• TESS (Total Equipment & Systems Solutions): Australian defence systems distributor/integrator supplying C5ISR, electronic warfare, and specialist military hardware to Australian government and prime contractors - a close comparable distributor/integrator peer.
• C4i Pty Ltd: Australian specialist in interoperable tactical intercoms and switching for defence, homeland security and air traffic management - directly comparable to Defcon's vehicle intercom and tactical communications integration business.

Others

• INVISIO: Swedish tactical communications and hearing protection OEM whose Gen II products (T7, X7, V-series) form the centrepiece of Defcon's portfolio; included here as the upstream supplier/partner whose distribution arrangement defines Defcon's core offering rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• BAE Systems Australia: Major Australian defence platform integrator (Land, Maritime, Aerospace) that consumes tactical communications, GPS/PNT and EW subsystems on platforms like LAND 400, often selecting or disintermediating distributors like Defcon.
• Elbit Systems: Israel-headquartered global defence electronics supplier across tactical comms, EW, GPS, and C5ISR - competes for ANZ vehicle and dismounted-soldier content and could displace a distributor layer where it bids prime.
• Thales Australia: Australian arm of the global defence prime, integrating tactical communications, EW, and vehicle electronics across LAND programs - directly addresses the same Australian Defence Force customer base Defcon targets.
• Motorola Solutions: Global leader in mission-critical communications, command and control, and radio accessories for public safety and defence; competes via its direct sales channel for the same Australian law enforcement and federal agency budgets Defcon serves.
• Harris Corporation / L3Harris Technologies: Large US defence prime covering tactical radios, visionics, GPS/PNT, electronic warfare and integrated communications - the kind of systems prime that competes with distributors like Defcon for Commonwealth program scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/defcon-technologies

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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