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One of the many benefits of working at Rydalmere, in amongst world-leading experts in the field of sonar and acoustics, is that we often have things on hand the average workplace does not.

Australia’s Collins Class submarines will increase their operational effectiveness in hazardous, shallow waters through the delivery of sovereign Mine and Obstacle Avoidance Sonar (MOAS) and High Frequency Intercept Array (HFIA) systems.

Thales Australia has recently presented the world’s most advanced Mine Counter Measure (MCM) Mission Management Systems to the Commonwealth.

On Tuesday 12 October, the Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price announced the Defence Innovation Hub will be investing $28m in Australian industry. Of the nine contracts being funded, Thales Australia received $3.8m to develop our sovereign Blue Sentry autonomou

Thales Australia and Flinders University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conduct a study into the development of an automation system for the launch and recovery process of the General Dynamics Mission Systems Bluefin 9, procured by the Royal Australian Nav

Western Sydney based SME, Baker & Provan has partnered with Thales to manufacture Modular Cylindrical Array (MCA) frames, ready for use on Royal Australian Navy Collins Class submarines.

LB Wire Ropes is a family run business based in Girraween, in the western suburbs of Sydney. Recently, Thales Australia signed a $1.8m contract with LB Wire Ropes to supply chains and rigging for important export contracts.

Thales Australia has recognised that Tasmania’s world class Defence Innovation and Design Precinct will help create local jobs and drive defence-related research and development projects in the state.

For Navies right around the globe, submarines pose a very real, very potent threat. Lurking silently beneath the surface, these platforms can switch from intelligence gatherer to hunter in the blink of an eye and cause catastrophic damage to a fleet of surface ships.