Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance ( ISR) Uncrewed Maritime Capabilities - The Department of Home Affairs ( the Department), on behalf of the Australian Border Force ( ABF), is seeking information - The Department is seeking information from industry on Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance ( ISR) Uncrewed Maritime Capabilities to support civil maritime security operations. This RFI is intended to inform future capability planning by improving the Departments understandin
Aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ( ISR) uncrewed maritime capabilities
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The Department of Home Affairs, on behalf of the Australian Border Force (ABF), is seeking information on aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) uncrewed maritime capabilities to support civil maritime security operations. This RFI aims to inform future capability planning by understanding available and emerging uncrewed aerial systems, ISR technologies, operating models, and commercial delivery options. The ABF is interested in capabilities for persistent maritime surveillance, including detecting, tracking, and identifying vessels in challenging environments. Respondents can propose integrated solutions or individual components. The RFI is not a procurement process and will not result in a contract award. Responses are due by 2:00 PM ACT local time on 26 August 2026 and must be lodged electronically via AusTender. Participation is at the respondent's own risk and cost.
Responses must be lodged electronically via AusTender before 2:00 PM local time in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on 26 August 2026.
Electro Optic- Infrared Sensor System - Electro- Optic IR ( EO- IR) sensor system for high speed target detection and High Altitude Balloon ( HAB) Integration- Provision of a Electro- Optic Infrared ( EO- IR) sensing solution for integration on a High Altitude Balloon ( HAB) platform. Demonstration of detection capability of high speed targets. Potential future flight demonstration activity.
Electro- optic infrared ( EO- IR) sensor system for high- speed target detection and high- altitude balloon ( HAB) integration
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Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) is seeking information on mature Electro-Optical Infrared (EO-IR) sensor systems for integration onto High Altitude Balloon (HAB) platforms. The goal is to assess capabilities for detecting and tracking high-speed targets, including hypersonic missiles. This RFI is for feasibility assessment and capability development, not a procurement. Responses are due by 4:00 PM ACT local time on August 7, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via Austender. Respondents should provide details on sensor performance, integration requirements (mass, volume, power), TRL assessment, costs, and IP considerations. Responses will be used for future planning and potential future RFI processes.
Responses are to be lodged electronically via Austender before 4pm local time in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on Friday, 7th August 2026.
Providing a response to this RFI does not of itself entitle, qualify or disqualify the respondent to be invited to participate in any future industry engagement activity or procurement process.
RFQ ****- 092 Site Surveillance & Contract Management Services - Organics Processing Construction - Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking services from a Consultant to assist in site surveillance and contract management services for the detailed design, construction and commissioning phase of its new Organics Processing Facility at the Central Waste Facility.
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