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Arkeus

Janes reports that the Australian Army is procuring Arkeus hyperspectral sensors for Insitu Pacific's Integrator uncrewed aircraft.

Arkeus
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FILE · arkeusOpen-source file · BattlePolicy ProStatus Private (venture-backed)Unverified
Arkeus
C4ISR/SensorsAUPrivate (venture-backed)
Janes reports that the Australian Army is procuring Arkeus hyperspectral sensors for Insitu Pacific's Integrator uncrewed aircraft.
Founded
4 February 2020 legal-vehicle registration and February 2023 Arkeus name adoption reported by Australia Check from ABR data; exact filing details not independently verified
HQ
Melbourne last reported by Forbes Australia; Queensland Government later announced relocation and Gold Coast manufacturing
Headcount
About 55 attributed by Forbes Australia to Simon Olsen in May 2026; current count not independently verified
Total raised
A$34.45M disclosed equity funding (Arkeus, Queensland Government and Janes), plus a separate A$2.46M government grant
Valuation
A$100M company claim reported by Forbes Australia; not independently verified
Stage
Series A and government-supported manufacturing expansion
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