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[[File:FFH 150 Anzac Radars.JPG|thumb|CEAFAR radar on an [[Anzac-class frigate|''Anzac''-class]] frigate]]
[[File:FFH 150 Anzac Radars.JPG|thumb|CEAFAR radar on an [[Anzac-class frigate|''Anzac''-class]] frigate]]
[[File:CEA Technologies GBMMR container ILA-2016.jpg|thumb| Ground Based Multi-Mission Radar (GBMMR) at [[ILA Berlin Air Show|ILA Berlin 2016]]]]
[[File:CEA Technologies GBMMR container ILA-2016.jpg|thumb| Ground Based Multi-Mission Radar (GBMMR) at [[ILA Berlin Air Show|ILA Berlin 2016]]]]
CEA is providing the CEAFAR [[active electronically scanned array|Active Phased Array]] Radar and CEAMOUNT Active Phased Array Illuminator as part of the [[Anti-ship missile|Anti-Ship Missile]] Defense upgrade to the {{sclass|Anzac|frigate|1}}. It is listed as one of the Top 30 [[Defence Materiel Organisation]] projects.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/msd/sea1448/sea1448.cfm |title=SEA 1448 Phases 2A/2B – ANZAC Class Anti-Ship Missile Defence (ASMD) |accessdate= 8 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Nicholson|first1=Larissa|title=CEA's Defence support deal|url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/ceas-defence-support-deal-20121212-2bah5.html|accessdate=30 January 2016|agency=AAP|publisher=Canberra Times|date=13 December 2012}}</ref>
CEA is providing the CEAFAR [[active electronically scanned array|Active Phased Array]] Radar and CEAMOUNT Active Phased Array Illuminator as part of the [[Anti-ship missile|Anti-Ship Missile]] Defense upgrade to the {{sclass|Anzac|frigate|1}}. It is listed as one of the Top 30 [[Defence Materiel Organisation]] projects.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/msd/sea1448/sea1448.cfm |title=SEA 1448 Phases 2A/2B – ANZAC Class Anti-Ship Missile Defence (ASMD) |accessdate= 8 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Nicholson|first1=Larissa|title=CEA's Defence support deal|url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/ceas-defence-support-deal-20121212-2bah5.html|accessdate=30 January 2016|agency=AAP|publisher=Canberra Times|date=13 December 2012}}</ref> CEAFAR uses six fixed-face square-shaped sensor arrays installed in a signle deckhouse.


A land-based variant of CEAFAR, named Ground Based Multi-Mission Radar (GBMMR), uses six fixed-face AESA arrays mounted on a heavy truck; it was shown to operate with [[IRIS-T SL]] medium-range ground-based air defense system during its test launches in 2014<ref>https://www.armyrecognition.com/january_2014_global_defense_security_news_industry/diehl_defence_successfully_demonstrated_iris-t_slm_ground_based_air_defence_system_2801142.html</ref> and was subsequently offered for Egypt's purchase of IRIS-T SL systems, but lost to [[TRML-4D]] and TwinVis radars produced by [[Hensoldt]].
A land-based variant of CEAFAR, named Ground Based Multi-Mission Radar (GBMMR), uses six enlarged fixed-face AESA arrays mounted on a heavy truck; it was shown to operate with [[IRIS-T SL]] medium-range ground-based air defense system during its test launches in 2014<ref>https://www.armyrecognition.com/january_2014_global_defense_security_news_industry/diehl_defence_successfully_demonstrated_iris-t_slm_ground_based_air_defence_system_2801142.html</ref> and was subsequently offered for Egypt's purchase of IRIS-T SL systems, but lost to [[TRML-4D]] and TwinVis radars produced by [[Hensoldt]].


Australian version of [[NASAMS]] ground-based air defense system will include CEAFAR tactical (CEATAC) and CEAFAR operational (CEAOPS) radars, developed from maritime CEAFAR2 [[active electronically scanned array|AESA]] radar program for the {{sclass|Hunter|frigate|1}}. CEATAC includes four small fixed-face AESA arrays mounted on a [[Hawkei PMV]] light truck, while CEAOPS is a scaled version with a large single-faced rotating AESA array and four small fixed-face arrays mounted on a [[RMMV HX range of tactical trucks|HX77]] heavy truck.<ref>https://adbr.com.au/defence-orders-cea-radars-for-nasams/</ref><ref name=adbr>[https://www.raytheon.com/sites/default/files/2019-04/ADBR_WorldLeader!_Land19_Supplement.pdf WORLD LEADER! The Enhanced NASAMS passes Gate 2]. ADBR Defence Industy Integrated. Vol 38 - Special Supplement 1</ref><ref name=adbr2>https://www.cea.com.au/News+Media/Attachments/2019-0001.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=June 2022}}</ref><ref>https://militaryleak.com/2019/11/16/australian-department-of-defense-signs-multi-million-dollar-contract-for-air-defence-radars/</ref> SEAFAR and GBMMR configurations come with six fixed-face arrays.
Australian version of [[NASAMS]] ground-based air defense system will include CEAFAR tactical (CEATAC) and CEAFAR operational (CEAOPS) radars, developed from maritime CEAFAR2 [[active electronically scanned array|AESA]] radar program for the {{sclass|Hunter|frigate|1}}. CEATAC includes four small fixed-face AESA arrays mounted on a [[Hawkei PMV]] light truck, while CEAOPS is a scaled version with a large single-faced rotating AESA array and four small fixed-face arrays mounted on a [[RMMV HX range of tactical trucks|HX77]] heavy truck.<ref>https://adbr.com.au/defence-orders-cea-radars-for-nasams/</ref><ref name=adbr>[https://www.raytheon.com/sites/default/files/2019-04/ADBR_WorldLeader!_Land19_Supplement.pdf WORLD LEADER! The Enhanced NASAMS passes Gate 2]. ADBR Defence Industy Integrated. Vol 38 - Special Supplement 1</ref><ref name=adbr2>https://www.cea.com.au/News+Media/Attachments/2019-0001.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=June 2022}}</ref><ref>https://militaryleak.com/2019/11/16/australian-department-of-defense-signs-multi-million-dollar-contract-for-air-defence-radars/</ref>


CEA has provided integrated communications systems to the [[Armidale class patrol boat]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/msd/sea1444/sea1444.cfm |title=SEA 1444 - Armidale Class Patrol Boat |accessdate=8 November 2010}}</ref>
CEA has provided integrated communications systems to the [[Armidale class patrol boat]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/msd/sea1444/sea1444.cfm |title=SEA 1444 - Armidale Class Patrol Boat |accessdate=8 November 2010}}</ref>

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CEA Technologies Pty Limited
Company typePrivate
IndustryDefense, Electronic design, Radar, Communications, Coastal surveillance
FoundedCanberra
FounderIan Croser
David Gaul
HeadquartersCanberra
Area served
Worldwide
Productsphased array radar
missile guidance
integrated communications
data-fusion
antenna systems
Number of employees
260 (2009)
WebsiteCEA Technologies

CEA Technologies is an Australian defence contractor that primarily supplies the Royal Australian Navy. The company was established in 1983.[1]

History

CEA Technologies was established in 1983, founded by two retired Royal Australian Navy personnel, Ian Croser and David Gaul. Employing over 400 employees, it is Australia's largest majority owned defence company. CEA specialises in the design, development and manufacture of radar and communications systems for civil and military applications.[1][2] In 2016 Ian Croser was the inaugural recipient of the Australian Naval Institute McNeil Prize presented to an individual from Australian industry who has made an outstanding contribution to the capabilities of the Royal Australian Navy.[3]

Products and services

CEA researches, develops, and manufactures:[4]

Company information

CEA Technologies' main building

Location

The head officeof CEA Technologies is located in Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory. Currently the head office is located in three separate but linked buildings, CEA is expanding to build a fourth building on the adjacent block.[5][needs update]

Structure

Approximately one third of the staff are engineers covering all necessary disciplines needed to design and develop leading edge radar and military grade communications products. A skilled production group produce printed circuit board assemblies and mechanical assemblies in small to medium production runs.

Facilities

In addition to the administration and engineering offices and laboratories, the buildings also house a small manufacturing and assembly facility, and an indoor antenna test facility. A mobile outdoor antenna test facility is used to support field testing and proving of radar and antenna systems.

CEA also has facilities/offices in Adelaide, South Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Perth, Western Australia, and San Diego, California.[6]

Major programs

CEAFAR radar on an Anzac-class frigate
Ground Based Multi-Mission Radar (GBMMR) at ILA Berlin 2016

CEA is providing the CEAFAR Active Phased Array Radar and CEAMOUNT Active Phased Array Illuminator as part of the Anti-Ship Missile Defense upgrade to the Anzac-class frigate. It is listed as one of the Top 30 Defence Materiel Organisation projects.[7][8] CEAFAR uses six fixed-face square-shaped sensor arrays installed in a signle deckhouse.

A land-based variant of CEAFAR, named Ground Based Multi-Mission Radar (GBMMR), uses six enlarged fixed-face AESA arrays mounted on a heavy truck; it was shown to operate with IRIS-T SL medium-range ground-based air defense system during its test launches in 2014[9] and was subsequently offered for Egypt's purchase of IRIS-T SL systems, but lost to TRML-4D and TwinVis radars produced by Hensoldt.

Australian version of NASAMS ground-based air defense system will include CEAFAR tactical (CEATAC) and CEAFAR operational (CEAOPS) radars, developed from maritime CEAFAR2 AESA radar program for the Hunter-class frigate. CEATAC includes four small fixed-face AESA arrays mounted on a Hawkei PMV light truck, while CEAOPS is a scaled version with a large single-faced rotating AESA array and four small fixed-face arrays mounted on a HX77 heavy truck.[10][11][12][13]

CEA has provided integrated communications systems to the Armidale class patrol boat.[14]

CEA originally supplied and now supports vessel traffic service systems to several sites around Australia and internationally.

References

  1. ^ a b "CEA Technologies". industry.nsw.gov.au. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  2. ^ "CEA Technologies - Company Profile". CEA Technologies. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Ian Croser, inventor of CEA family of naval radars, honoured by ANI | the Australian Naval Institute".
  4. ^ "CEA Technologies - Products and Services". CEA Technologies. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  5. ^ "CEA Technologies Pty Limited - Team Australia summary". 29 July 2009. Retrieved 8 November 2010.
  6. ^ "CEA Technologies: Contact Us". Retrieved 8 November 2010.
  7. ^ "SEA 1448 Phases 2A/2B – ANZAC Class Anti-Ship Missile Defence (ASMD)". Retrieved 8 November 2010.
  8. ^ Nicholson, Larissa (13 December 2012). "CEA's Defence support deal". Canberra Times. AAP. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  9. ^ https://www.armyrecognition.com/january_2014_global_defense_security_news_industry/diehl_defence_successfully_demonstrated_iris-t_slm_ground_based_air_defence_system_2801142.html
  10. ^ https://adbr.com.au/defence-orders-cea-radars-for-nasams/
  11. ^ WORLD LEADER! The Enhanced NASAMS passes Gate 2. ADBR Defence Industy Integrated. Vol 38 - Special Supplement 1
  12. ^ https://www.cea.com.au/News+Media/Attachments/2019-0001.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  13. ^ https://militaryleak.com/2019/11/16/australian-department-of-defense-signs-multi-million-dollar-contract-for-air-defence-radars/
  14. ^ "SEA 1444 - Armidale Class Patrol Boat". Retrieved 8 November 2010.
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