SYDNEY, Australia, 11 May 2022 – Lockheed Martin Australia has partnered with Penten, award-winning Australian cyber tech innovator, signing a contract to deliver advanced cyber security capabilities to support the Royal Australian Air Force’s AIR6500 Phase 1 Project (AIR6500-1): Competitive Evaluation Process Stage 2.

The contract will see the two companies collaborate to investigate and design a cyber security framework that supports risk reduction in the transition into the AIR6500-1 acquisition.

The cyber security technologies will focus on sovereign secure mobility, tactical communications security, cyber deception, cryptography and applied artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect, track and mitigate cyber threats. This critical work will reinforce the security of Lockheed Martin Australia’s open systems architecture program solution for AIR6500-1 to meet emerging and future operational needs of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Penten’s General Manager Applied AI, Ben Whitham said, “Penten is very excited to work with Lockheed Martin Australia on AIR6500-1.”

“Penten is dedicated to delivering world-leading security technologies that enable the modern warfighter with information to deliver an edge and win the fight. We solve the most complex cyber challenges of tomorrow and are proud to design an agile cyber security framework together with Lockheed Martin Australia that will protect our nation’s sovereignty.”

Steve Froelich, Lockheed Martin Australia AIR6500 Program Executive said, “Lockheed Martin Australia is delighted to collaborate with Penten.”

“The contract signifies a commitment to designing a sovereign full-spectrum capability solution for AIR6500-1 that will safeguard the ADF’s air battle management capability, data and information to ensure fast, secure and high-quality information is delivered to the warfighter to stay ahead of the threat.”

“Our track record in delivering complex joint all domain platforms fortified with cyber-resilient tools matched with Penten’s groundbreaking expertise in defence technologies, means we are the right partner to deliver the best Joint Air Battle Management System that will provide the ADF with persistent defence against future air and missile threats,” Mr. Froelich said.

About Lockheed Martin Australia

Headquartered in Canberra, Lockheed Martin Australia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation. The company employs more than 1200 people in Australia working on a wide range of major programs spanning the aerospace, defence and civil sectors. For additional information, visit our website: www.lockheedmartin.com.au

Lockheed Martin Australia Media Contact:

Stacey Ward, stacey.l.ward@lmco.com, +61 439 369 305

About Penten

Penten is a Canberra based, Australian cyber technology company. Penten is focused on innovation and creating world-leading cyber hardware and software.

Penten delivers secure mobility, applied AI (artificial intelligence) and tactical communications security (TCS) innovations for defence and government clients.

Over the past eight years Penten has grown rapidly and become a major contributor to the modernisation of secure communications for Australian and international governments.

Penten has more than 160+ employees across the country and has a strong focus on supporting women and veterans in defence and security.

Most recently, Penten was awarded Austrade – Australian Emerging Exporter of the Year 2021 and Australian Cyber Business of the Year, Australian Defence Industry Awards 2021 (for the consecutive year).

Penten Contact:

Joshua Bolton, josh.bolton@penten.com, +61 476 476 000