Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price welcomed the announcement, saying, "I’m pleased to see the investment our government made in Kord has enabled them to grow and pursue new export opportunities in global markets."

The contract will enable Kord to complete the development of its Rifle Accessory Control Unit technology, and further cements Australian industry as producers of world-leading technology in high-demand globally.

"Along with growing the sovereign capability of our own defence industry, this is precisely what we designed the Defence Innovation Hub to do," Minister Price added. 

Kord managing director Dr Peter Moran said development of their technology would not have been possible without the support of the Defence Innovation Hub.

"Winning an Innovation Hub contract in 2017 enabled us to develop a wireless control system, which formed the basis of the technology now being tested by the United States Marine Corps," Dr Moran said.

The Defence Innovation Hub’s open and competitive approach to investment is assisting innovative small businesses.

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The hub runs an open call for proposals against defined innovation priorities, whereby you can submit your proposals to Defence 365 days of the year.

Throughout the year, the hHub also run Special Notices, which is a novel challenge-based solicitation that seeks innovative solutions to specific Defence capability challenges.

Industry and research organisations can find out more about how to access the opportunities on offer here. 

Stephen Kuper

Steve has an extensive career across government, defence industry and advocacy, having previously worked for cabinet ministers at both Federal and State levels.