ASX Announcement – Counter Drone Systems contract with New Zealand Defence Force
Key highlights
- HighCom Technology signs a NZ$1.96 million contract for the supply of Counter Drone systems to
the New Zealand Defence Force, following on from the recent A$8.9m ADF CUAS order. - HighCom continues the build-out of its unique, regional CUAS capability set.
- HighCom to establish a regional CUAS Centre of Excellence to support this growing, regional
defence capability.
HighCom Limited (ASX: HCL) (HighCom or the Company) is pleased to advise that its wholly owned
subsidiary, HighCom Technology Pty Ltd, has signed a contract for supply and support of Counter Drone
Systems to the New Zealand Defence Force. The contract, valued at NZ$1.96 million (AUD $1.63 million1),
includes the supply of MyDefence counter-drone system, spares and training support and is expected to be
delivered in FY27.
Mr Bede Galvin, HighCom Technology’s President, commented, “We are delighted to be selected as the
supplier of MyDefence C-UAS products for the New Zealand Defence Force, expanding on our success in
supplying and supporting equipment to the Australian Defence Force. This order continues the build-out of our
regional CUAS supply, integration, commissioning and support services capability set and ensures that we are
well placed to service this fast-growing market segment. We look forward to continuing to support the NZDF on
their Counter-Drone journey. Given our deep CUAS knowledge base, we are also moving forward in the
establishment of our CUAS Centre of Excellence to better inform, train and support our growing key customer
set.”
1 The AUD value of the order has been calculated using an exchange rate of AUD1= NZD$1.2
This ASX announcement has been authorised for release by the Board.
For General & Media Enquiries:
Mr. Geoff Knox
Executive Chair and Group Chief Executive Officer
Email: investors@highcom.group
About HighCom Limited
HighCom Group (ASX:HCL) is comprised of HighCom Limited (Australia), and its two distinct
businesses – HighCom Armor and HighCom Technology.
HighCom Armor designs, manufactures, and supplies global military, law enforcement, and
first responder customers with world-class, advanced personal protection ballistic products and
solutions for Body Armour, Ballistic Helmets, and Composite Armour Panels & Platform Structures.
HighCom Technology supplies Australian Defence and Security Agencies with world-leading
Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (SUAS) and Sensor Payloads, and provides local Program,
Project and Engineering Management, Systems Integration, Maintenance, Composite Repairs,
and Logistics Support Services.
Learn more about HighCom: www.highcom.group


