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Tenix Defence

Australian defence contractor

Tenix Defence was Australia's largest defence contractor with core capabilities in aerospace, land, marine and electronic systems applications. BAE Systems announced its intention to acquire the company from Tenix Group in January 2008, and the acquisition was completed in June of that year for $775 million.2 It was founded by Broadspectrum.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1997Founded1
  • Industryweapons industry1
  • HeadquartersSydney1

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Tenix Defence was Australia's largest defence contractor with core capabilities in aerospace, land, marine and electronic systems applications. BAE Systems announced its intention to acquire the company from Tenix Group in January 2008, and the acquisition was completed in June of that year for $775 million.2

The story

Founded by Broadspectrum in 1997.1

Timeline

  1. Jun 2008Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1997Founded Founded1

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