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ISO 9001:2015
Business Excellence Award
2022 Australian Bus. Excellence Award
Finalist
2021 Defence MFR
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Military & Defence Electronics Manufacturing Australia

ISO 9001:2015 Certified | IPC Class 3 Assembly | Gold Business Excellence Award Winner

Australian Defence Electronics Manufacturing

Advanced PCB assembly and electronics manufacturing supporting Australia’s defence technology supply chain.

At Precision Electronic Technologies, we provide high-reliability defence electronics manufacturing for Australia’s sovereign industrial base. From ruggedised PCB assemblies to complex sub-systems, our Melbourne-based team delivers ISO 9001-certified quality with full traceability and supply chain control.

We work closely with Tier 2 and 3 defence contractors and emerging defence tech innovators. We support the design, prototyping, and production of mission-critical systems for communications, surveillance, and operational readiness.

Supporting next-generation defence systems across land, sea, air and space

Manufactured electronics for some of Australia’s most forward-leaning defence technologies.

We supply low-to-medium volume assemblies used in:

  • Radio over IP gateways
  • Tactical communications equipment and radios
  • Covert technical surveillance equipment
  • Radar related technology
  • Gimbals used for surveillance applications
  • Training and simulation systems
  • Battery management systems
  • Portable power systems
  • Radar, sensor and surveillance systems
  • Combat systems intergration electronics

Whether it is enhancing situational awareness, enabling secure communications, or powering simulation environments, we deliver high-reliability assemblies for defence applications where failure is not an option.

We work with Tier 2 and 3 suppliers and defence startups to provide traceable, quality-controlled, and ruggedised solutions aligned with Australia’s sovereign defence objectives.

Quality Systems & Business Excellence

Certified systems. Embedded excellence. Defence-ready mindset.

At Precision Electronic Technologies, quality is not an afterthought. It is built into every process, every product, and every partnership. We are proudly ISO 9001 certified and operate with a culture of excellence shaped by the Australian Business Excellence Framework (ABEF). Our systems and processes are designed with defence readiness in mind. Our established systems provide a strong foundation for working towards additional Defence specific requirements, including DISP or AS9100, where required by a customer or program.

Our quality controls include manufacturing traceability, document and revision control, inspection and testing, supplier management, material verification where required, controlled manufacturing processes and an established approach to continuous improvement.

As a Gold Award winner with Business Excellence Australia, we embed ABEF principles such as systems thinking, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement across all areas of our operation. This approach supports the consistently high standards demanded by the defence sector.

Our quality system includes:

  • Full build traceability and process documentation.
  • Visual and functional testing to customer specs.
  • Strong internal governance and improvement loops.
  • Aligned practices for working toward defence-specific compliance.

Sovereign Capability & Australian Supply Chain Strength

As a trusted contributor to Australia’s sovereign industrial base, we help defence primes and SMEs achieve their objectives with local manufacturing, engineering collaboration, and responsive project delivery.

As Australia prioritises sovereign industrial capability, we support defence customers who need a local, trusted partner with flexibility, quality, and responsiveness. Our Melbourne-based facilities are equipped to deliver sensitive, small-batch, and project-based manufacturing. We provide fast lead times and direct engineering collaboration. Our facilities operate with strict ESD controls, component traceability, and environmentally compliant processes to ensure build integrity.

We are committed to strengthening Australia’s sovereign supply chain resilience, with:

End-to-end control over electronics manufacturing within Australia.
Secure handling of confidential build data and technical IP.
Agile manufacturing for low-to-medium volumes and emerging platforms.
Support for Australian Industry Capability (AIC) plans and localisation requirements.

Whether your needs are prototyping, initial production, or volume-ready deployment, we offer a responsive and sovereign-ready solution tailored to the defence environment.

Defence Manufacturing Services

Precision assembly for mission-critical defence technology.

At Precision Electronic Technologies, we offer end-to-end electronics manufacturing tailored to the requirements of the defence sector. Our Melbourne-based facility supports low-to-medium volume production with a focus on quality, reliability, and traceability.

Our defence manufacturing services include:

  • High-reliability PCB assembly, including surface mount and through-hole assembly.
  • Cable assemblies and wire harnesses for secure and rugged environments.
  • System integration and enclosure builds, including power and data I/O.
  • Testing and inspection to defence project specifications.
  • Project-based documentation and version control to support traceability and design compliance.
  • Mechanical assembly
  • Complete project builds
  • Customer specified functional testing

Manufacturing to Your Specifications

Precision manufactures in accordance with our customers’ approved documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly drawings, manufacturing specifications, approved components, test procedures, work instructions and controlled revisions.

We recognise that components specified in a customer’s BOM may have been selected for technical, reliability, lifecycle or compliance reasons. Components or manufacturing requirements are therefore not changed or substituted without appropriate customer approval.

Precision specialises in low volume, high mix and complex electronics manufacturing, making us particularly well suited to specialised Defence products and programs where production volumes may be relatively low but product complexity and quality requirements are high.

Close up of Silver and Gold Award

Prototype to Production

Supporting defence innovation from concept to deployment.

We work with emerging defence technology companies and established suppliers to accelerate product readiness, from early prototypes to production runs.

Our team supports:

  • Rapid prototyping to test form, fit, and function.
  • Smooth transition from trial units to repeatable builds.
  • Ongoing refinement as system requirements evolve.
  • Prototype PCB Assemblies
  • Engineering builds
  • New Product Introduction
  • Pilot pre-production builds
  • Transition into repeatable production
  • Complete product assembly
  • Testing and inspection
  • Ongoing manufacturing support

Working with Precision from early product development through to established production allows manufacturing knowledge gained during prototype and early builds to be retained as the product evolves. Our manufacturing and engineering teams work directly with our customers’ engineering teams throughout this process.

We understand the iterative nature of defence development, especially in Tier 2 and 3 environments. We remain flexible, responsive, and focused on outcomes that meet your technical and schedule demands.

What Our Clients Say

Partnering with Australia’s defence technology ecosystem.

We are proud to support a growing number of Australian companies working at the forefront of defence capability. This includes communication systems, simulation environments, and advanced sensor platforms.

  • “

    Working with Precision has been a game changer for our development program. Their team understood the sensitivities of our defence work, offered practical design-for-manufacture feedback, and delivered high-quality builds on schedule — even when our specs evolved mid-stream.

    Engineering Manager
    Defence SME
  • “

    We needed a manufacturing partner who could operate to ISO standards, respond quickly, and help us scale from hand-built prototypes to field-ready units. Precision ticked all the boxes. Their traceability and attention to detail gave us confidence at every stage.

    Program Manager
    Tactical Communications
  • “

    Most manufacturers either lacked flexibility or didn’t understand defence. Precision was different — agile, precise, and open to collaborating as we iterated our product. They helped us bring our hardware to life without compromise.

    Founder
    Surveillance Tech Startup
  • “

    AVT Australia, has worked with Precision Electronic Technologies for over six years and have consistently experienced their high-quality solutions supported by rigorous quality assurance and strong technical capability. Their reliability, clear communication, and collaborative approach make every project seamless, while their commitment to keeping production within Australia plays a vital role in strengthening national supply chain resiliency. Overall, they remain a trusted partner who delivers dependable execution and long-term value.

    Evert van Schuppen
    AVT Australia MD
  • “
    Cistech are very proud to be able to manufacture our products in Australia. Precision provides a critical component providing high quality manufacturing and assembly capabilities.
    The relationship has continued for over 10 years we find them open, outcome focused, forward thinking and flexible to adaptations and supply.
    Precision is key to Cistech delivering high quality products to our global customer base !
    Russell Stewart
    Director

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Answers to common questions about our defence manufacturing services:

Are you ISO certified?

Yes. We are fully ISO 9001 certified and operate under a quality management system aligned with defence-sector expectations. This includes traceability, documentation control, and stakeholder feedback.

Can you support classified or export-controlled projects?

Our Defence manufacturing experience includes tactical communications and Radio over IP gateways, covert surveillance equipment, radar and sensor systems, surveillance gimbals, training and simulation systems, battery management and portable power systems, and electronics used in combat systems integration.

What types of volumes do you support?

We specialise in low-to-medium volume manufacturing suited to R&D programs, system prototypes, and specialised defence platforms.

Do you help with prototyping or design feedback?

Yes. We regularly assist defence SMEs with prototype builds and offer practical feedback to improve manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and design robustness.

What documentation do you provide for compliance?

Working with Precision from early product development through to established production allows manufacturing knowledge gained during prototype and early builds to be retained as the product evolves. Our manufacturing and engineering teams work directly with our customers’ engineering teams throughout this process.

What sectors or applications do you typically support?

Our Defence manufacturing experience includes tactical communications and Radio over IP gateways, covert surveillance equipment, radar and sensor systems, surveillance gimbals, training and simulation systems, battery management and portable power systems, and electronics used in combat systems integration.

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If you’re building technology for Australia’s defence future, we’re ready to support you with traceable, responsive, and high-quality manufacturing.

Our team is ready to discuss:

  • Defence electronics manufacturing from prototype through to production.
  • PCB assembly and complete product builds
  • Mission specific electronic assemblies
  • System integration
  • Low volume, high mix and complex manufacturing
  • Australian manufacturing and local content
  • Australian Industry Capability and supply chain objectives

Start your defence manufacturing conversation with us.

14 Redland Drive
Mitcham  VIC 3132
Australia