Tenix Defence

BAE Systems announced its intention to acquire the company from Tenix in January 2008 and the acquisition was completed in June 2008 for $775 million.

Tenix Defence provided design, manufacture, modification and repairs to all major in-service military vehicles in Australia.

The Whangārei site in New Zealand fabricated ANZAC superstructure and hull modules, plus built the four patrol boats for the RNZN Protector Project.

Ships built by Tenix Defence include ten Anzac class frigates and two Protector-class offshore patrol vessels.

[4] Through its heritage, Tenix Defence had an unbroken chain of experience in the Australian aviation industry spanning six decades.

The Aerospace Division was established in 1998 specifically to provide a support capability for Australian Defence Force (ADF) aircraft programs.