Defence Connect: 'Like-Minded Security Partners' Tighten Defence and Pharma Supply

Defence Connect, in coverage by Bethany Alvaro, reported on the partnership between ORCA Opti, DNH Logistics and Aurora Materials — three Australian companies combining AI-driven compliance, next-generation shipment tagging and sovereign logistics to meet DISP, ASD Essential Eight and pharmaceutical-grade controls across sensitive supply chains.

Kat described how the model accelerates compliance for customers downstream:

"Embedding compliance and safety controls will also assist potential customers in achieving compliance faster."

Kathryn Giudes, Founder & Managing Director, ORCA Opti

Read the full article: 'Like-minded security partners': Aussie companies team up to tighten supply of pharma and defence assets (Defence Connect, 19 November 2025, by Bethany Alvaro)