Australian Army soldiers from the 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conduct an assault during a danger-close live-fire activity during Exercise Diamond Dagger 2026 at Shoal-water Bay Training Area, Queensland. Photo by Corporal Jason Slape.

Defence orders more Aussie-made helmets

04/08/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 34 Views 0 Comments

Victorian company Aquaterro has been contracted to supply and refurbish combat helmets for the Australian Defence Force.

CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers from the 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conduct an assault during a danger-close live-fire activity during Exercise Diamond Dagger 2026 at Shoal-water Bay Training Area, Queensland. Photo by Corporal Jason Slape.

This order is worth up to $160 million across seven years.

Aquaterro has supported the ADF for the past ten years, supplying more than 75,000 ballistic helmets and conducting refurbishment maintenance services on more than 30,000.

This new contract includes the provision of 100% designed-and-made in Australia camouflage helmet covers.

Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy said a separate $1.16 million support-services contract would increase technical support for small-arms capability through Aquaterro and SIG Sauer technical expertise, strengthening Australia’s local defence industrial base while supporting relationships with international suppliers.

“Aquaterro’s work will play an important role in strengthening Australia’s sovereign domestic supply chains and supporting the sustainment of critical ADF capability,” Mr Conroy said.

“This investment is about keeping Australian soldiers, sailors and aviators safe and supporting local defence industry and jobs.

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