Ross Newman: Founder & CEO, Astute Systems

Ross Newman is a visionary leader in rugged AI-enabled computing, driving innovation in defense, industrial, and commercial applications. As the founder and CEO of Astute Systems, Ross has built a company dedicated to developing high-performance computing solutions designed to withstand the harshest operational environments. His expertise in autonomous systems, embedded software, and military-grade technology positions Astute Systems at the forefront of battlefield connectivity and AI-driven decision-making.

At Astute Systems, reliability, adaptability, and seamless integration define every solution. Our rugged AI-enabled NVIDIA computers provide secure, real-time connectivity ensuring operators maintain unmatched situational awareness in dynamic battlefield conditions

Designed to integrate effortlessly into ground-based platforms, military vehicles, naval vessels, autonomous systems, and edge computing nodes, Astute Systems’ mission-ready solutions bridge critical gaps between sensors, analytics, and operational response. Our rugged hardware enables real-time data fusion, optimizing decision-making across defense networks while maintaining robust cybersecurity protections in contested environments.

Ross’s leadership, commitment to autonomy, and dedication to advancing battlefield technology continue to position Astute Systems as a trusted partner in mission-critical defense innovation. His vision is to transform operational capability through AI-powered, battlefield-ready computing, ensuring organizations remain connected, resilient, and future-ready in today’s ever-evolving security landscape.

Mission Effectiveness Depends on Systems That Work as One

Astute Systems is an Australian Defense technology company headquartered in Brisbane, designing, manufacturing and supporting the rugged hardware, open architecture software and platform integration capability that Defense platforms need to operate as one.

We work with Defense primes, platform integrators and program teams across land, maritime, air and space domains. Our mission is simple: transform complex platform technology into clearer decisions, faster action and stronger mission performance for the people who rely on it in the field.

Our full-stack capability combines the GXA-1 AI Mission Computer (the brain) and BushNET platform backbone (the central nervous system) with three modular software pillars — ATLAS Digital Crew, HERMES Intelligent Voice and TALOS Land Operating System — connected by our Astute DDS data distribution middleware. Each element can be adopted independently or as a coherent, GVA-aligned mission system architecture.

We don't lock customers into proprietary models. Our open, standards-aligned, data-agnostic approach supports continuous technology insertion, faster upgrade cycles and long-term platform adaptability.

Trusted by global Defense primes including Hanwha, Elbit Systems, Thales and Rheinmetall. Veteran-led. 100+ years of combined Defense experience. ISO 9001 certified. JOSCAR-AU registered. Made in Australia.