Ava Risk Group’s $6.8M Contract Pipeline Highlights Global Security Expansion

Australian Government Endorsement Boosts Ava Risk Group

Ava Risk Group has made significant strides in Q3 FY2026, highlighted by Melbourne Airport’s selection of the company to lead Australia's most comprehensive enhanced Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) trial. This project supports the Department of Home Affairs’ nationwide perimeter security directive and builds on successful trials at Canberra and Cairns airports. The trial not only validates Ava’s Aura Ai-X fibre optic sensing technology for government use but also positions the company as a leader in securing critical national infrastructure.

Further cementing its government credentials, Ava Risk Group was added to the Australian Department of Home Affairs’ Border Protection Technologies Panel. This inclusion streamlines procurement processes and opens the door to a broad pipeline of Commonwealth contracts, potentially accelerating deployment of Ava’s intrusion detection systems across various critical infrastructure sectors.

Expanding Footprint with Telstra and US Market Progress

In the commercial telecom sector, Ava continues to deepen its partnership with Telstra. Selected as one of eight experience hubs, Ava is showcasing its Aura Ai-X technology across a multi-city roadshow, demonstrating its operational value in live network environments. A new deployment in regional New South Wales is scheduled for May 2026, aimed at enhancing physical network threat detection. These initiatives indicate growing confidence from one of Australia’s largest network operators and suggest potential for broader adoption.

Across the Pacific, Ava has received delayed orders from US government sites and energy infrastructure projects, including oil and gas and solar farms in Latin America, amounting to $0.9 million. While these orders were postponed from the first half of FY2026, their confirmation signals a steady demand for Ava’s solutions in critical infrastructure protection within the Americas.

Middle East and Europe: Navigating Opportunity Amid Uncertainty

The Middle East and Europe remain key growth regions despite geopolitical challenges. Ava secured a $0.4 million order for government infrastructure protection in Azerbaijan and maintains a robust pipeline with expected contracts totaling $5.9 million. These include sovereign border protection and energy infrastructure projects in the Middle East, as well as perimeter security at Istanbul Airport. While timing has been affected by ongoing regional conflict, the company’s continued focus on airport perimeter protection builds on prior successes at Dubai and Morocco airports.

Access Segment and Leadership Transition

In the Access segment, Ava is expanding its US distribution through the dormakaba network. Participation in dormakaba’s PRO-Alliance marketing event and the upcoming ISC West Trade Show will showcase an updated biometric reader range featuring Apple Wallet integration, aimed at broadening adoption. Meanwhile, Ava is actively progressing its CEO search, with a shortlist of candidates being evaluated in partnership with Hale Capital. The appointment is expected to conclude in the second half of FY2026, marking a pivotal leadership transition.

Overall, Ava Risk Group’s Q3 update reflects a company advancing its technology validation, government relationships, and commercial footprint across multiple continents. While some contract timings remain uncertain, particularly in the Middle East, the strategic momentum positions Ava well for growth in the critical infrastructure security market.