Ava Risk Group appointed to Border Protection Technologies Panel

Victoria-based Ava Risk Group’s subsidiary Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has been appointed as a prequalified supplier to the Australian Government's Border Protection Technologies Panel (BPTP), administered by the Department of Home Affairs.

Ava Risk Group provides technologies and services to protect critical and high value assets and infrastructure and operates three business segments – Detect, Access and Illuminate.

The Detect segment - represented by FTT - manufactures and markets ‘smart’ fibre optic sensing systems for security and condition monitoring for a range of applications including perimeters, pipelines, conveyors, power cables and data networks.

The appointment runs for an initial five-year term to 30 June 2031, with an option for a further five-year extension at the Government's discretion.

The BPTP has been established by the Department of Home Affairs to support the operational capabilities of the Australian Border Force and to provide access to both existing and emerging technologies that strengthen Australia's border security capabilities.

As a prequalified supplier on the panel, FFT is eligible to supply its Aura Ai-X and Aura Ai-XS fibre optic sensing platforms and associated services in support of Australian Government border protection requirements.

FFT's technologies are currently deployed to protect military facilities, airports, national borders and critical infrastructure assets in more than 50 countries worldwide.

The company noted appointment to the BPTP does not guarantee any minimum level of work or revenue to the company, but the appointment establishes FFT as an approved supplier withinthe Australian Government procurement framework and may provide access to future procurement opportunities over the term of the panel.

Neville Joyce, acting chief executive of Ava Risk Group, said appointment to the BPTP is an important strategic milestone for Ava Risk Group and Future Fibre Technologies.

"It represents another step in the execution of our strategy to expand our presence in the Australian government and defence sectors," he said.

“FFT's appointment reflects increasing recognition of the role advanced fibre optic sensing technologies can play in protecting sovereign borders, critical infrastructure and other nationally significant assets."