In a significant move to bolster national security and technological capabilities, GME, a leader in advanced manufacturing, and Penten, an innovator in secure technology solutions, have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration is set to enhance sovereign secure manufacturing activities within Australia, ensuring a robust and secure supply chain for state-of-the-art technology. The partnership will focus on developing cutting-edge secure manufacturing processes that adhere to the highest standards of national security. By combining GME’s manufacturing expertise with Penten’s advanced security technologies, the collaboration aims to deliver innovative solutions to address current and future challenges in Defence and National Security.
Stephen Millar, Managing Director and CEO of GME, said, “This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to national security. By combining our strengths, we are poised to set new benchmarks in secure manufacturing.”
The sovereign secure manufacturing activities will be conducted at facilities in Western Sydney, ensuring compliance with national regulations and standards. The companies have invested over $5 million in research and development, infrastructure, and workforce to support the initiative. This builds on the cost-effective manufacturing of the AltoCrypt pBox product, an anti-eavesdropping device designed to prevent mobile phones from listening in on sensitive and classified conversations.
Greg Barsby, CEO of Penten, echoed the alignment of the partnership with Penten’s mission: “Our partnership with GME aligns perfectly with our mission to provide secure and reliable technology solutions. Together, we will drive innovation and contribute to a safer, more secure future.”
The collaboration is already delivering impactful results, with products like the AltoCrypt pBox – an anti-eavesdropping device that prevents mobile phones from listening to sensitive and classified conversations – setting new benchmarks in secure mobility and manufacturing. This partnership will set a precedent in secure manufacturing and serve as a model for future collaborations. The advanced manufacturing and secure supply chain capabilities offer a unique value proposition for Defence Primes and SME companies looking to deliver sovereign outcomes for Australia.
This partnership exemplifies the future of secure manufacturing, ensuring Australia is better prepared to tackle both present and future threats.