L3Harris will contribute its decades-long expertise in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and EW design, integration and manufacturing. RFTEQ will apply its specific radio frequency technologies and EW applications to support the Commonwealth’s defence objectives.
“L3Harris has a shared commitment with the Commonwealth to develop a resilient and competitive Australian defence industry in support of priority capabilities and the modernisation of the Australian Defence Force to address contemporary EW threats,” said Ian Charles, Managing Director, Global Spectrum Superiority Australia, L3Harris. “Collaborating with Australian industry strengthens sovereign capability. Our collaboration with RFTEQ and the complementary capabilities between our two companies enhance our ability to deliver mission-critical solutions.”
“RFTEQ specialises in advanced radio frequency engineering for defence applications, and this collaboration brings together complementary Australian expertise in electronic warfare,” said David Kinnaird, CEO, RFTEQ. “By working with L3Harris, we are strengthening local industry capability and supporting the development of innovative solutions aligned with Australia’s evolving mission needs.”
L3Harris has expanded its support and presence in the Commonwealth in recent years, including the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Electronic Warfare in Brisbane in 2024 and an Indo-Pacific Regional Support Centre in Pinkenba in 2025. Last year, the company launched a new, next-generation software device called NETCASTER™ – a sovereign Australian capability that increases tactical network optimisation and performance of traditional routers through open-standards architectures.
