Engineering Design
Transforming requirements into robust, compliant engineering solutions.
Sovereign Australian Defence Capability
DESIGN. DEVELOP. DELIVER.
ENGINEERING CONFIDENCE FOR DEFENCE & AEROSPACE
For more than 30 years, AMCE has partnered with the Australian Defence Force and leading aerospace primes to design, certify, and deliver flight-proven engineering capabilities that perform when it matters most.
RAAF C-130 FLEET IN SERVICE
AUSTRALIAN OWNED
100% Sovereign Defence SME
30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
Partnering with ADF & Primes Since 1994
AWARD WINNING TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
Essington Lewis Award Winner
AGILE. RESPONSIVE. RELIABLE.
High-Quality Delivery On Time & On Budget
Credentials
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ISO 9001 Certified
Independently certified quality management system
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Approved Supplier to Primes & the Commonwealth
Including Boeing Defence Australia, Airbus, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman Australia and Collins Aerospace
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Australian Defence Exports Catalogue 2026
AMCE products listed
End-to-End Aerospace Lifecycle
Professional Engineering Services
From concept to capability. From service entry to life extension.
Delivering trusted engineering support across the full aerospace and defence asset lifecycle.
Capability Delivery
Enabling the successful transition from engineering solution to operational service.
Airworthiness & Sustainment
Maintaining mission readiness throughout the asset lifecycle.
Active Flight Operations
Aeronautical Products
Mission-Proven Solutions Ready for Deployment.
Developed to meet the demanding requirements of military aviation, AMCE's proprietary systems are certified and currently in service with the Royal Australian Air Force and allied air forces. Available as commercial-off-the-shelf solutions, they offer a proven pathway to capability with reduced development risk, cost, and schedule.
C-130 Paratroop Door Negator Spring Upgrade
Preventing Loadmaster back injuries caused by paratroop door operations.
C-130 Observer Platform Assembly and Ventilation System
Enhances the comfort and safety of the Observer and increases their effectiveness in conducting Observer duties.
MRH90 Pyrotechnics Container & Life Raft Stowage
Enables safe storage and transportation of pyrotechnics for SAR missions. Provides safe restraint of life raft within aircraft.
Sector Capabilities
Industries We Serve
AMCE bridges the gap between regulatory compliance and operational pragmatism across five strategic sectors:
Military & Defence Aviation
Direct sovereign engineering support for Australian Defence Force airborne assets, rotary and fixed-wing fleets, systems program offices (ALSPO, MRHPO), and allied military air arms.
Defence Primes & Integrators
Specialist subcontract engineering and agile modification programs partnering with Boeing Defence Australia, Airbus Australia Pacific, Northrop Grumman, Collins Aerospace, Leidos Australia, and Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR).
Government & Regulators
Aeronautical compliance, airworthiness authority engagement, and safety assurance frameworks collaborating closely with the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) and CASA.
Commercial Aviation & MRO
Civil aircraft modifications, supplemental type certification (STC), cargo door conversions, and specialized airframe structural repairs for commercial operators and MROs.
Allied International Air Forces
Direct foreign military sales (FMS) and allied air force procurement supplying military fleets across the United States Air Force, US Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Sovereign Defence Manufacturing
Australian industry capability (AIC) development, advanced materials testing, ballistic qualification, and precision aeronautical machining partnerships.
Marketing Collateral & Datasheets
Download 2026 Product & Capability Specifications
Access our latest technical brochures, capability summaries, and certification documentation published in September 2026.
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Capability Statement 2026
Corporate & Defence Overview
Comprehensive 2026 capability profile detailing sovereign engineering services, credentials, and client portfolio.
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C-130 Paratroop Door Negator
Crew Ergonomics & Safety
Technical datasheet covering spring upgrade specifications, Slide Spanner single-maintainer tool, and worldwide fleet adoption.
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C-130 Flight Station Armour
Cockpit Ballistic Protection
Lightweight composite armour specifications for C-130 flight deck, LOX bottle, and nose wheel well defeat capabilities.
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C-130 Loadmaster Area Armour
Cargo Bay Ballistic Protection
Modular underfloor and paratroop door ballistic panels preserving full cargo compartment roller-conveyor clearance.
Latest Announcements
News & Fleet Updates
Current updates on AMCE program milestones, company heritage, and operational fleet deployments.
AMCE Celebrates 30+ Years of Sovereign Australian Aerospace Excellence
From our 1994 founding beside RAAF Base Richmond to multi-platform sustainment today, three decades of sovereign engineering for the ADF and global primes.
Read Article →C-130 Negator Upgrade Achieves Global Fleet Adoption
With 14 continuous years of zero-failure service on the RAAF C-130J fleet, procurement expands across USAF, USCG, RCAF, and RNZAF allied operators.
Read Fleet Report →Next-Gen C-130 Lightweight Armour Delivers Ballistic Survivability
Mechanically fastened composite armour kits eliminate velcro degradation while maintaining full cargo volume clearance and 3.9 lb/ft² areal density.
Read Innovation Feature →