Northrop Grumman Australia delivers advanced defence, space and integrated systems capabilities across air, land, sea, cyber and space domains. With more than two decades as a trusted partner to Australia’s defence community, and over 800 locally engaged employees, the company combines global innovation with deep sovereign capability to solve the toughest problems in defence and national security.

In the space domain, Northrop Grumman Australia is advancing sovereign satellite communications, space domain awareness, integrated mission systems and multi-domain operations. From secure communications and autonomous ISR to advanced radar and space-enabled defence capabilities, the company is actively supporting Australia’s evolving strategic and space priorities.

Northrop Grumman Australia is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the Southern Space Conference 2026, backing the collaboration, talent development and industry growth that will define Australia’s space future.

The ACT Government is proud to sponsor Southern Space 2026 and to support Canberra’s thriving space ecosystem. As a hub of innovation, the ACT brings together innovative space companies, world-class research institutions and highly skilled professionals who are advancing Australia’s space capability.
CBR 2030 – the ACT’s Strategic Framework for Economic Development sets out the ACT’s mission-led approach to knowledge-based economic growth. Supporting this vision, the Canberra Cyber Hub delivers an advanced technology program on behalf of the ACT Government, with initiatives spanning space, cyber and quantum. The program showcases local capabilities, strengthens industry collaboration, and contributes to building a highly skilled workforce to support future growth.
With nationally significant facilities alongside leading universities and training institutions, the ACT plays a vital role in advancing space innovation, strengthening industry partnerships, and enhancing Australia’s contributions to the global space sector.

Blacktree Technology is the Brand Partner of Southern Space 2026 and a specialist provider of mission-critical communication solutions for urban, remote and military operating environments.  focussed on design, manufacture, delivery, and sustainment of mission critical communication systems across land, sea,
With expertise across narrowband and wideband satellite communications, terrestrial communications, RF component manufacturing, and monitoring and management systems, Blacktree Technology delivers capability across commercial, industrial and defence settings.
Its SATCOM capabilities span UHF, L, C, X, Ku and Ka bands, including SATCOM-On-The-Move and SATCOM-On-The-Pause solutions. Blacktree Technology manufactures world leading UHF SATCOM helical antennas, redeployable antennas, antenna pedestals, filters and diplexers. With products installed across Australia, Asia, Europe, United Kingdom and the United States, Blacktree Technology plays an important role in supporting resilient communications capability for Australia’s space and defence sectors.