Av-Comm

Av-Comm Space & Defence is an Australian company specializing in satellite ground systems and communication solutions for the space and defense sectors. They design, manufacture, install, and maintain satellite ground stations, including large aperture antennas and multi-band satellite tracking systems. Av-Comm partners with organizations like Lockheed Martin and Quasar Satellite Technologies to provide turnkey satellite solutions, and they support government and defense clients with their expertise in radio frequency and optical ground segment technology.

commercialFounded 1981

Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia

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Av-Comm Space and Defence has worked with prime contractors to deliver satellite communications infrastructure for international programs.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 2.0Jul 8, 2026Av-Comm marks 45 years in Australia’s space sector

Av-Comm was first approached by multiple prime defence contractors in 2021 to provide support for the JP9102 ground segment.

RelationshipsValue 3.5Nov 5, 2024The Australian Government’s JP9102 decision — response by Michael Cratt on behalf of Av-Comm

In December 2022 Lockheed Martin Australia selected Av-Comm to establish a network of ground station uplink facilities for the SouthPAN project.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.2Dec 5, 2023Av-Comm installs satellite dish for SouthPAN

Av-Comm opened an office in Papua New Guinea in conjunction with signing the Memorandum of Understanding with Telikom Limited.

RelationshipsGrowthValue 3.8Nov 9, 2023Av-Comm and Telekom Limited’s MOU will drive innovation and address the evolving needs of the Pacific Region

Av-Comm initially provided satcom solutions and is preparing to deliver communication solutions to the Australian armed forces.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 3.8Nov 6, 2023Av-Comm 42-year milestone and refocus on military

Av-Comm has been a longstanding supplier of space hardware to Lockheed Martin Australia.

RelationshipsValue 3.5Nov 7, 2021Av-Comm Joins With Lockheed Martin Australia To Support MILSATCOM For The Australian Defence Force

Av-Comm supports a growing network of Australian service providers and SMEs that assist Lockheed Martin Australia in delivering sovereign solutions for JP9102.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.6Nov 7, 2021Av-Comm Joins With Lockheed Martin Australia To Support MILSATCOM For The Australian Defence Force

Av-Comm and Lockheed Martin Australia are collaborating on developing a superior satellite system to enhance Australia’s satellite communications capabilities.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 3.3Nov 7, 2021Av-Comm Joins With Lockheed Martin Australia To Support MILSATCOM For The Australian Defence Force

Av-Comm has joined with Lockheed Martin Australia’s JP9102 team to support the delivery of a next generation, sovereign, MILSATCOM capability for the Australian Defence Force.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 3.8Nov 7, 2021Av-Comm Joins With Lockheed Martin Australia To Support MILSATCOM For The Australian Defence Force

Av-Comm seeks support from Lockheed Martin Australia in expanding and up-skilling its workforce to strengthen its capacity to contribute to Australia’s sovereign space industry.

RelationshipsGrowthCapabilityValue 2.6Nov 7, 2021Av-Comm Joins With Lockheed Martin Australia To Support MILSATCOM For The Australian Defence Force

Michael Cratt welcomed the announcement of Av-Comm’s expanding relationship with Lockheed Martin Australia under JP9102.

RelationshipsValue 4.3Nov 7, 2021Av-Comm Joins With Lockheed Martin Australia To Support MILSATCOM For The Australian Defence Force