Proxenus Services Pty Ltd

Description

Proxenus is a specialist Defence consultancy supporting the design, testing, and delivery of mission-ready systems for government, Defence, and security partners across Australia and allied nations.

We provide proven expertise in live-fire capability, small arms and ammunition systems, training facilities, and system compliance. Our consulting, engineering, and test services meet the safety, performance, and regulatory standards required by the Australian Defence Force and global Defence programs.

From greenfield range development to retrofit and modern upgrades, our team delivers safe, functional, and certified live-fire environments. We also support small arms weapons and ammunition testing programs with S3 (Safety & Suitability for Service) testing, terminal effects analysis, and performance validation of armaments and training systems.

What We Do
We partner with government, Defence, and design firms to develop and enhance capability, safety, and operational readiness through:

Range Capability Advancement
We design and manage upgrades of live-fire ranges to meet evolving training needs, enhancing safety, realism, and functionality. Our expertise covers full lifecycle support, from concept to operational use.

• Urban close combat training designs;
• Method-of-entry and breaching training systems;
• Bullet trap design and implementation;
• Mid-life upgrades and retrofit design projects.

Live-Fire Facility Compliance
We ensure live-fire facilities meet Defence safety and performance standards through rigorous inspection, compliance testing, maintenance management and documentation. Our audits support safe, certifiable training environments.

• Certification for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Range infrastructure planning and validation.

Small Arms S3 Testing and Evaluation
Our Safety and Suitability for Service (S3) testing, terminal effects analysis, and small arms weapons evaluation ensure systems meet the highest Defence safety and performance standards.

• Weapons and small arms systems;
• Ancillaries including optics, mounts, and suppressors.
• Ammunition, both imported and domestic.

Training Systems and Sustainment
We help clients maintain and evolve small arms weapon and training systems across their lifecycle. Our support spans initial setup, system integration, usage audits, and long-term performance sustainment.

• Enhance realism;
• Through-life capability support;
• Operational effectiveness planning and system longevity.

Landworthiness Case Management
We develop and manage Landworthiness Cases to ensure armament systems and related equipment meet certification requirements. Our team navigates Defence standards to deliver full compliance.

• Establishment, submission, and certification support for land-based small arms weapon systems;
• Risk analysis and hazard log development and management;
• Assistance in documenting the operating and supporting intent;
• Collecting and collating evidence of capability safety and suitability.

Why Proxenus
We are uniquely positioned to deliver:

• Globally accredited engineering and technical leadership.
• DISP-accredited armoury and ICT-secure systems.
• On-site or ADF facility testing for imported and local ammunition.
• Deep Defence, Law Enforcement, and industry networks.
• End-to-end project support across acquisition, engineering change, and lifecycle sustainment.

Led by General Manager Tim Efthymiou, our team of highly regarded Defence engineers and advisers brings decades of experience and sector expertise. We operate with the speed and precision required for critical infrastructure projects, offering responsive service, compliance insight, and delivery outcomes that reduce risk and save time.

We partner closely with Defence, Law Enforcement, and industry stakeholders to support projects through every stage of development, including acquisition strategy, engineering change management, and through-life sustainment.

Our Commitment
Proxenus is driven by a capability-first, safety-always mindset. We deliver trusted, future-proofed solutions through technical excellence, deep partnerships, and a mission-focused approach to every program.