How do I engage with Proxenus?
Proxenus is on the Defence Support Service Panel (DSSP) but is also able to be contacted directly using our email, or by contact to SME Gateway.
Go to our Contact Page for more information.
Does Proxenus only support Defence?
No. While we are a highly trusted Defence contractor, we also work with the law enforcement, other government agencies, infrastructure firms, and approved commercial businesses and start-ups including at the international level.
How is it that Proxenus is trusted by Defence?
We have almost a century of experience and expertise in the Military and Industry working across Land and Air domains, at the highest levels of technical authority and competence. As the Proxenus company, we have delivered capabilities for the ADF within time constraints and under budget – see our Projects page for more details.
We combine deep Defence expertise with proven range design, weapon systems knowledge, and through life project support—trusted across Australia.
Does Proxenus conduct its own R&D?
Yes. We have a comprehensive test and evaluation capability that we use in our in-house projects that develop materials and small-arms capabilities.
Can Proxenus lead or assist in certification of Defence capabilities?
Yes. We have decades of experience in establishing and completing technical certification plans on a wide variety of capabilities, in Aviation and Land domains, from simple, one-off certifications for trials, through to sustained certification of complex capabilities.
We ensure your range meets strict Defence, government, and safety certification and compliance standards.
We also offer through-life support, performance reviews, system upgrades, and strategic guidance throughout the facility lifecycle.
What types of facilities and ranges do you design and develop?
We design indoor and outdoor live fire ranges, urban operations facilities, small arms training systems, and complex tactical environments. We provide tailored development strategies for urban training systems and mission-ready environments.
What capabilities do you offer in small arms and ammunition systems?
We advise on small arms systems design, integration, performance testing, through-life support, and prototype development. We offer live fire and controlled testing of prototype ammunition, with full reporting and analysis. We fabricate our own ammunition, including specialist ammunition.
Can you assist with specialised ballistic design and materials testing?
Yes. We test and assess impact behaviour, materials performance, and provide post-impact analysis for range and armour systems.
Can Proxenus hold weapons and ammunition?
We have the ability to secure all forms of small-arms weapons, ammunition and ancillaries.
Can Proxenus conduct or support tests and trials on client ranges?
Yes. Our test and evaluation capability is deployable.