Defence Solutions
Mission-critical defence technology expertise
Hydrix has the expertise, track record, and capabilities to deliver advanced, safety-critical systems for Australian and international defence programs.
From drone and counter-drone systems to advanced avionics, battlefield communications and electronic warfare, Hydrix designs and delivers safety-critical, high-availability systems for today’s rapidly evolving defence and aerospace environments.
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Supporting Sovereign and Allied CapabilityWe support sovereign and allied capability by developing deployable, mission-ready technologies across land, air, maritime, and joint domains. Working alongside Primes and emerging innovators in Australia, the US and Europe, we help translate complex concepts into interoperable systems that meet stringent military and aviation standards. |
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Engineering for Real-World DeploymentOur strength lies in bridging advanced engineering with real-world deployment. Hydrix brings deep capability in embedded systems, secure communications, ruggedised hardware and safety-critical design to accelerate force modernisation, strengthen operational resilience, and integrate emerging technologies into frontline environments. |
Our Defence Capabilities
Hydrix strengthens sovereign industrial capability while supporting trusted partnerships across the allied defence community. Our systems are engineered for reliability, compliance, and real-world deployment in demanding operational environments.
- Uncrewed and counter-UAS systems
- Mission and safety-critical embedded systems
- Electronic warfare and sensing systems
- C4ISR and systems integration
- Software-defined radio and RF systems
- FPGA and high-speed signal processing
- Avionics hardware and firmware
- Ruggedised electronics and mechanical systems
- Cybersecurity and secure data architecture
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Our mission-critical defence projects include:
Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Hydrix works with organisations developing counter-UAS capability, providing specialist engineering support across embedded systems, RF technologies, sensing platforms, system integration, and mission-critical electronics.
Portable Electronic Warfare
Hydrix was involved in the development of a man-portable, ruggedised electronic warfare platform. The project included mechanical design of CNC machined and sheet metal components, FEA and thermal analysis, electronics design, FPGA and firmware design, packaging, integration, cable management, and product testing including to MIL-STD-810G.
JTAC Airborne Training System
Hydrix provided integration and engineering development services for the airborne JTAC training system. Our service includes systems engineering, mission computer software development, airborne wireless IoT architecture, integration with MOTS EO/ IR sensors, line-of-sight communication systems, power supply and interfaces, and safety case submissions for the RAAF.
Cybersecurity – Vulnerability Testing
Hydrix provided custom software design and development for automated testing of a specific core network router authentication protocol.
Directed Energy System
Hydrix provided system engineering, integration, and development services for a DEW system. It includes system architecture requirements, concept of operations (ConOps) documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), communication network design and documentation, electrical load analysis and cabling design, thermal modelling for use in high ambient temperatures, cooling design and integration, usability analysis, sourcing and manufacturing of custom components, assembly of subsystems and on-site installation and testing.
Remote System Integration
Hydrix provided system engineering and design services for the installation of a RWS into several military vehicles. It includes system engineering, mechanical design and documentation, electrical load analysis and design, ergonomics design, integration instructions and support.
How do we make it happen?
Behind every Hydrix project is a powerful blend of engineering depth, user insight, and regulatory precision. Our capabilities span the full product lifecycle, from early concept through to commercial launch.