Australian
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, has today officially
opened a major extension to CEA Technologies’ premises in Canberra.
The new facilities will significantly enhance CEA’s radar and
communication systems manufacturing, testing and research and development
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CEA was
founded 33 years ago and is one of the largest Australian-owned private
employers in the ACT. The company’s advanced, indigenously developed
and manufactured radar systems have won significant domestic and international
orders. CEA’s Co-Founder, Mr David Gaul on behalf of Chairman,
Mr Peter Robson, said “As well as the opening of this new building,
CEA’s current facilities have undergone extension and major renovation
marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth.”
The $1.8M fitout provides a substantial improvement in facilities and
working conditions, along with extra space for planned expansion over
the next three years.
The opening of this new facility in Canberra is primarily the result
of sustained corporate growth, as a result of an increased awareness
both here and overseas of CEA’s indigenously developed Active
Phased Array Radar technology.
The total floor area is nearly doubled with emphasis on improving the
working environment both inside and outside the buildings including
new office space and technical areas.
The radar technology that is designed and developed by this local company
is being supplied to the Royal Australian Navy as part of their Anti-Ship
Missile Defence (ASMD) upgrade program.
With more than half of the ANZAC fleet having received the ASMD upgrade,
these ships now have radar and ship self-defence capabilities that meet
or exceed that of other Navies. The Government is investing in further
research and development of the radars for potential inclusion in the
Future Frigate.
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