What Mellori Solutions does

Mellori Solutions is an Australian private defence SME, founded in 1998 and headquartered in South Nowra, NSW, that specialises in electromagnetic warfare (EW) sensor assurance. The company designs, builds, and supports the Blue Jay product family — a set of software-defined RF systems spanning 20 MHz to 40 GHz that generate, replicate, and stimulate complex electromagnetic environments for sensor testing, evaluation, and operator training. The family comprises Blue Jay Horizon (a containerised, marinised through-air EW T&E system with gyro-stabilised antenna for maritime deployment), Blue Jay Mobile (a portable, dual-channel SDR system deployable in under 15 minutes), and Blue Jay Lab (a lab-optimised precision system with three direct-inject paths). EXERCISE RF scenario-simulation software, delivered under partnership with Italy's LOG.IN, generates instructor-scripted multi-voice, multi-language RF environments for training.

Mellori's revenue model blends hardware sales of Blue Jay systems with a portfolio of professional services — R&D and systems engineering, test and evaluation, trials and demonstrations, operator training, scenario development, and lifecycle support and sustainment. Customers are concentrated in the Australian Defence Force across all branches (Army 7th Signal Regiment under Land 555 Phase 6/FLEWS-L with Raytheon Australia, Royal Australian Navy), allied defence forces, and defence prime contractors. The company is a Raytheon Australia Capability Plus partner and a subcontractor on Land 555 Phase 6.

Mellori is a subsidiary of Alkath Group, which also includes Global Defence Solutions (containerised infrastructure that co-built Blue Jay Horizon) and Resilience Logistic Solutions. The group employs approximately 80 staff across offices in South Nowra (NSW), Toowoomba (QLD), Mawson Lakes (SA), and Bundamba (QLD). Go-to-market relies on direct engagement with Defence procurement offices, subcontracting with primes, and heavy participation in defence exhibitions (Indo Pacific, AOC Australia/Asia/Europe, DSEI UK, Land Forces, Avalon). Mellori holds ISO 9001, 27001, 14001, and 45001 certifications, Defence Industry Security Program Physical Level 2, JOSCAR-AU registration, and approved membership in the AUKUS Authorised Licence Free Environment.

Name

Mellori Solutions

Legal name

Mellori Solutions

Website

https://mellori.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mellori Solutions is an Australian defence SME that designs, builds, and supports the Blue Jay family of software-defined RF systems for electromagnetic warfare sensor testing and operator training, serving the Australian Defence Force, allied militaries, and defence prime contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Warfare Sensor Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Warfare (EW) & Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Systems (IMABAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electronic Warfare (EW) & SIGINT/ELINT Systems (IMABAGAB)

Keywords

• Electronic warfare systems
• EW sensor assurance
• RF test equipment
• Defence training services
• Maritime EW testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nowra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Systems Sales: Sale of proprietary EW testing and simulation equipment including Blue Jay Horizon (containerised/marinised), Blue Jay Mobile (portable), and Blue Jay Lab (lab-based) systems. Systems are sold to Defence forces and defence primes for capability development, testing, and training.
2. Systems Engineering & R&D Services: Design, development, and continuous evolution of EW systems from concept through integration, deployment, and sustainment. Includes advanced development, rapid prototyping, and end-to-end capability development across RF, software, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
3. Operator Training Services: Delivery of tailored EW training programs to Defence personnel including classroom, field, and operational support training. Includes training for EW systems such as CMOSS equipment on Bushmaster vehicles under the Land 555 Phase 6 program. Training is delivered by former military operators.
4. Support & Sustainment: Ongoing lifecycle support including maintenance, calibration, repairs and overhaul (MRO), software updates, upgrades, and engineering support. Flexible support models tailored to operational, security, and regulatory requirements including operator training, phone/remote support, and in-country representation.
5. Trials & Demonstration Services: Planning and delivery of live trials globally (Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe) to demonstrate EW capability in real-world environments. Collaborative development with industry to prototype, test, and demonstrate solutions addressing real Defence challenges and capability gaps.
6. Scenario Development & Scripting: Custom development of realistic RF and communications scenarios for training purposes. Based on customer requirements, replicates behaviours, signals, and decision-making challenges from real-world operations. Includes structured scenarios, personas, multi-voice communications, and integration of real-world tactics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mellori Solutions designs, manufactures, and supports Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor assurance products and services for military customers in Australia and allied nations. Its commercial centrepiece is the Blue Jay product family — Horizon (fixed-site), Mobile (deployable), and Lab (lab-bench) variants — which it sells alongside specialised EW services covering research and development, systems engineering, test & evaluation, trials, operator training, scenario development, and through-life support & sustainment.

Product overview

Mellori Solutions delivers a unified portfolio of Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor assurance products and services. The Blue Jay product family—comprising Blue Jay Horizon (containerised maritime T&E system), Blue Jay Mobile (portable RF simulator), and Blue Jay Lab (lab-based precision test system)—provides modular, deployable EW testing and training capabilities across land, sea, and air domains. These products are complemented by a full spectrum of services spanning R&D and Systems Engineering, Test and Evaluation, Trials and Demonstrations, Operator Training, Scenario Development, and Support and Sustainment. Together, the Blue Jay systems and service offerings support the complete EW capability lifecycle from development through deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Jay: Family of modular, deployable EW test and evaluation systems including Horizon, Mobile, and Lab variants that simulate complex RF environments for testing and training.

Products and services

• Blue Jay Horizon Fixed-site EW sensor assurance system in the Blue Jay product family, intended for installation at permanent training and testing facilities where defence customers require a stable, lab-grade platform for EW operator training and assurance activities.
• Blue Jay Mobile Deployable EW sensor assurance system in the Blue Jay product family, designed for transportable use at forward training sites, exercise areas, and deployed locations where fixed facilities are not available.
• Blue Jay Lab Lab-bench EW sensor assurance system in the Blue Jay product family, intended for laboratory development, integration, regression testing, and controlled experimentation work on EW techniques and scenarios.
• EW Research and Development Services Research and development services covering EW techniques, sensor assurance concepts, and supporting technology development for defence customers.
• EW Systems Engineering Services Systems engineering services for EW sensor assurance programs, covering requirements definition, design, integration, and verification activities across hardware and software elements of the Blue Jay product family and adjacent capability.
• EW Test and Evaluation Services Test and evaluation services for EW sensor assurance products and training systems, providing formal and informal verification of performance against specification and operational requirements.
• EW Trials Services Trials services supporting operational exercise participation, contingency rehearsal, and assurance activities for defence customers, leveraging the Blue Jay product family.
• EW Operator Training Services Operator training services for EW practitioners, delivered alongside the Blue Jay product family to teach sensor operation, threat recognition, and operator-level decision-making.
• EW Scenario Development Services Scenario development services that design and build threat-realistic EW scenarios used with the Blue Jay product family for operator training, assurance, and experimentation.
• EW Support and Sustainment Services Through-life support and sustainment services covering maintenance, upgrades, and ongoing health-of-system support for the Blue Jay product family and related EW capabilities delivered to defence customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid deployment capability: Blue Jay Mobile can be set up in under 15 minutes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ASR Defence Pty LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Collaboration to push boundaries in how capability is understood and assured across the electromagnetic spectrum. Brings together Mellori's focus on sensor assurance testing and ASR's depth in sensing, decision-making, and system design. The partnership is focused on transitioning sensor assurance from a static, compliance-based model to a dynamic, behaviour-driven framework. ASR Defence's founders Dr Len Sciacca FTSE, Dr Khusro Saleem, and Dr Estefania Yap contribute expertise in defence science, RF systems, signal processing, and AI.
• Global Defence Solutions (GDS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025GDS is Mellori's sister company under the Alkath Group parent. The two companies collaborate on integrated solutions — GDS provides deployable field infrastructure (e.g., ruggedised containers, shelters) while Mellori provides EW sensor assurance systems. Blue Jay Horizon was developed collaboratively by Mellori and GDS, with GDS contributing the containerised infrastructure. GDS has delivered deployable container systems for Mellori's EW product deployments.
• AUKUS Authorised Community (Defence Export Control Office)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2024Mellori Solutions is an approved member of the AUKUS Authorised Licence Free Environment, enabling seamless export or supply of Defence and Strategic Goods List items within the AUKUS community. This initiative enhances defence collaboration and unlocks unprecedented levels of scientific, technological, and industrial cooperation and co-development.
• MSubs (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2024Collaboration between Alkath Group and UK-based MSubs to bring cost-effective and versatile uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) to the Indo-Pacific region. Leverages MSubs' 20 years of expertise with UK and US Navies, integrated with local manufacturing capabilities. MSubs Pty Ltd (Australian subsidiary) established. The Oceanus vessel is expected to undergo Australian trials in 2025. Collaboration aligned with AUKUS Pillar Two goals in AI, EW, and autonomy.
• Raytheon AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 October 2023Mellori Solutions is a participant in Raytheon Australia's Capability Plus program — an industry-leading SME engagement initiative. Mellori provides EW training services for the Australian Army's Project Land 555 Phase 6 (FLEWS-L program), delivering CMOSS equipment and sensor training for Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles. Raytheon Australia has previously invested over $6 million in contracts with Capability Plus participants.
• LOG.IN (Italy)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Mellori partnered with LOG.IN, Italy, to provide a suite of EW training tools for the Australian Defence Force. The partnership delivers COTS products (EXERCISE RF software) that allow ADF to generate complex electromagnetic spectrum environments combining different signal waveforms and communication standards for training and pre-deployment verification purposes.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SRC Inc. SRC is a US not-for-profit defence contractor focused on EW, radar, and intelligent systems, offering sensor testing and training capabilities. Directly comparable to Mellori as a specialist EW sensor assurance and training provider to defence customers.
• QinetiQ: QinetiQ operates defence technology testing, training, and EW services for the UK MoD and allied nations. Directly comparable to Mellori as a specialist defence services and T&E SME serving allied armed forces with EW training and assurance offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz supplies RF/microwave test equipment and is also listed as a supply chain partner for Mellori. Comparable as the dominant European incumbent in EW test & measurement that anchors much of the same EW sensor assurance workflow Mellori targets.
• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is the largest pure-play RF and electronic test & measurement vendor, with significant product lines in EW, radar, and signal simulation. Comparable as the established incumbent that Mellori's Blue Jay SDR test systems compete with or integrate alongside in defence EW labs.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major US defence prime with deep EW, SIGINT, and tactical communications product lines. Comparable as a broad incumbent that could integrate or compete with Mellori's EW sensor assurance capability, particularly through partner programs.
• Ultra Electronics: Ultra Electronics (now part of Cobham) supplied EW, sonar, and integrated sensing solutions to UK and allied defence forces. Comparable as an established European defence electronics house with overlapping EW training and sensor assurance capabilities relevant to AUKUS/naval customers.
• Textron Systems: Textron Systems develops EW simulation, training, and unmanned systems for the US DoD and allied forces. Comparable as a larger prime offering EW test/training solutions targeting a similar customer set as Mellori's Blue Jay.
• Leonardo DRS: Leonardo DRS provides advanced defence electronics, including EW and SIGINT systems, to US and allied forces. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for similar EW integration, training, and sensor assurance programs with Mellori.
• Hensoldt: Hensoldt is a European defence electronics house specialising in sensors, EW, and SIGINT. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same EW/sensor assurance category that Mellori addresses, particularly across European NATO customers.

Emerging players

• Epirus: Epirus is a US defence-tech startup developing software-defined counter-electronics and EW systems. Comparable as an emerging player in software-defined EW that competes for the same next-generation, behaviour-driven sensor assurance agenda Mellori is pursuing via ASR Defence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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