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XTEK

XTEK is an international defence industry company that operates through two main divisions: HighCom Armor and HighCom Technology. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies personal protection ballistic products including body armor, ballistic helmets, and composite armor panels to global military, law enforcement, and first responder customers. Additionally, it supplies small uncrewed aerial systems (SUAS) and sensor payloads to defence and security agencies. XTEK also provides local program and project management, systems integration, engineering management, maintenance, composite repairs, and logistics support services across its operational network.

Snapshot

Public AUOwnership
2003Year founded
51–200Employees
Symonston, AustraliaHead office
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Global footprint

Operations

Products and/or services of XTEK

  • Body Armor: Personal ballistic protection solutions manufactured for military personnel, law enforcement officers, and first responders, including lightweight hard armor plates and soft body armor inserts designed to defeat various ballistic and fragmentation threats.
  • Ballistic Helmets: Advanced head protection systems engineered and produced for defence forces and tactical units, offering high-level impact and ballistic protection while supporting modular tactical accessories and specialized communication equipment.
  • Composite Armor Panels: Custom composite panels and structural components developed for platforms and infrastructure, providing lightweight structural reinforcement and ballistic resistance for military vehicles, aircraft, and maritime operational environments.
  • Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems: Tactical uncrewed aerial vehicles and specialized sensor payloads supplied to security and defence agencies to enhance real-time aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, intelligence gathering, and target identification capabilities.
  • Systems Integration Services: Technical program management, systems integration, and engineering services tailored for defence agencies, delivering customized hardware and software configurations to meet specialized military and homeland security requirements.
  • Maintenance and Logistics Support: Comprehensive maintenance, composite repair services, and logistics support programs designed to sustain operational readiness for fielded military protection systems, sensor suites, and tactical uncrewed aerial fleets.

XTEK executive team

  • Mr. Todd AshurstGroup CEO & GM Technology Division
  • Mr. Martyn DominyGroup Chief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Adam John Gallagher B.Econ., GDipACG., GDipIS., ICSA, M.Com., MAICDCompany Secretary
  • Dr. David ThompsonHead of Engineering Development - Adelaide Office