Secure your defence project with NDAA-compliant surveillance made in Perth
Australia is in the middle of the most significant defence infrastructure investment in its history. Billions of dollars are being committed to hardening northern bases, expanding naval precincts at Henderson and Osborne, constructing AUKUS-related submarine facilities, and upgrading air, land and sea installations across the country. These projects carry security obligations that go far beyond a standard construction site, and the surveillance systems deployed on them are subject to scrutiny at every level, from the Defence Security Principles Framework through to tenant and allied nation security requirements.
Site Sentry is specified on defence and defence-adjacent projects because our systems are Australian made and owned, NDAA compliant, and purpose-built for the physical security demands of military infrastructure. Every unit is designed and manufactured in Perth, runs on solar power with 4G, 5G or Starlink connectivity, and deploys in minutes without trenching, mains power or network cabling. That makes Site Sentry the system of choice for securing remote and austere defence sites from the first day of mobilisation, long before permanent infrastructure is in place.
Why NDAA compliance is non-negotiable on defence projects
Defence facilities support government, allied force, intelligence and strategic operations, which means every device deployed on site is subject to rigorous supply chain scrutiny. The US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 889 prohibits the use of video surveillance equipment from specified manufacturers in projects connected to government and critical infrastructure. Under AUKUS and the broader alliance framework, this standard is now a baseline procurement requirement across Australian defence projects.
Site Sentry systems are NDAA compliant. Our towers use European optics and vetted, non-prohibited components, which means:
- Your surveillance provider will not fail a Defence, tenant or allied nation security audit
- Footage, storage and data handling stay under Australian control at all times
- Head contractors can satisfy Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) and Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) requirements without swapping hardware mid-project
- There is no risk of a procurement rejection when security registers are reviewed by Defence or allied stakeholders
On defence projects, NDAA compliance is not a preference. It is a condition of access. Site Sentry meets that condition before the conversation starts.
How our security systems work on defence sites
During working hours, Site Sentry systems operate as a live monitoring and site management tool. Project managers, security officers and Defence representatives can view real-time footage from a tablet, phone or computer, anywhere in the world, without setting foot on the site. This is particularly valuable on remote northern base projects where physical attendance at every perimeter point is not practical.
After hours, the units switch to Active Security System mode. AI analytics distinguish people and vehicles from wind, wildlife and weather, so your security team is alerted to genuine intrusions rather than false alarms. When a threat is detected, the system responds immediately with LED floodlights, sirens, strobes and a live or automated voice warning through 121dB audio, and pushes the alert straight to your team or our operations centre.
Footage is retained locally for up to 90 days, giving you a defensible record for incident investigations, security breach reporting, compliance audits and chain-of-custody documentation.
Recommended systems for defence sites:
- Site Sentry Quad Tower for 360 degree perimeter coverage across large defence land parcels and training areas
- Site Sentry Solar Powered CCTV Tower for gate, compound and laydown area monitoring
- Site Sentry Licence Plate Recognition for vehicle access control and personnel movement logging
- Site Sentry Guard Box for rapid deployment at temporary or forward access points
- Site Sentry POD for discreet coverage in sensitive or built-up areas within a facility
Where defence operators and builders use Site Sentry
- Perimeter and boundary security across large defence estates and airfields before permanent fencing, boom gates and guardhouses are operational
- High value plant and equipment protection for generators, switchgear, radar systems, communications equipment, fuel infrastructure and weapons storage
- Vehicle and personnel access verification at controlled entry points, with licence plate recognition and time-stamped records for security logs
- Restricted zone monitoring around armouries, munitions storage, signals facilities, fuel farms and classified work areas
- Laydown yard and material security for long lead-time and security-sensitive equipment that cannot be left unmonitored
- Construction progress and compliance documentation for Defence, head contractor and prime contractor reporting requirements
- Operational base monitoring once the facility is live, including vehicle compounds, maintenance areas, training grounds and expansion works
- Forward and temporary facility security for exercises, deployments and contingency operations where permanent infrastructure does not exist
Why defence projects specify Site Sentry
- NDAA compliant by design. No prohibited components, no procurement risk, no audit surprises. Compliant with the supply chain standards expected by Defence, AUKUS partners and allied nations.
- Australian made and owned. Designed, engineered and manufactured in Perth, with local support, local spares and local accountability. Your footage and your data stay in Australia under Australian control.
- Rapid deployment. Units are on site and operational in minutes, with no trenching, no mains power and no fixed network required. Security starts before the first slab is poured, which is critical on remote northern base projects where permanent services may be months away.
- Autonomous operation. Solar power with 7 to 8 days of battery reserve keeps cameras running through cloud cover, outages and shutdown periods. Detection to 200 metres, rated for 0 to 65 degrees and winds to 120km/h. Built for the conditions across northern Australia and beyond.
- Designed around CPTED and Defence-in-Depth. Site Sentry systems are deployed as layered security, not isolated cameras. This aligns directly with the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles and the Defence-in-Depth methodology used by defence security consultants and base security planners.
- DISP and DSPF aligned. Site Sentry supports contractors and operators working under the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) and the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), providing physical security systems that meet the expectations placed on defence industry participants.
- SOCI Act ready. Defence industry is a designated sector under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act). Site Sentry systems support the physical security component of your Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP).
- Scalable across the project lifecycle. Add, relocate and reconfigure units as the site progresses from earthworks to structure to fit-out to operational handover, without re-engineering the security system.
- Proven on critical infrastructure. Site Sentry protects more than $4 billion in Australian infrastructure for clients including Multiplex, Laing O’Rourke, John Holland, Acciona, BHP, Chevron, Rio Tinto, WA Police and the Sydney Opera House.
- Custom solutions. Where a project has unusual security constraints, restricted site conditions or classified requirements, our team builds to spec. See custom security solutions.
