- CEO
- Alfonso Ianniello
- Full Time Employees
- 1,000
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Hardware, Equipment & Parts
- Address
- Technology Park Mawson Lakes SA Australia 5095
- IPO Date
- Oct 17, 2012
- Business
- Codan Limited (ASX: CDA; OTC: CODAF) designs, manufactures, and markets advanced electronic equipment primarily for defense, mining, and communications markets worldwide. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, including high-frequency (HF) and very high frequency (VHF) radio communications systems such as the L3Harris Falcon III series and Codan NGT tactical radios; vehicle-mounted and manpack transceivers; digital voice and data modems; antenna systems; and encrypted communication solutions for military and government applications. In the detection segment, Codan provides metal detectors under the Minelab brand, including the F3 Compact, GPZ 7000, and Equinox series for gold prospecting, landmine clearance, and recreational use; tracking locator devices like the Pro-Find series; and digital subsurface imaging tools. Its technology solutions encompass software-defined radios, satellite communication systems, and ruggedized computing platforms tailored for harsh environments; the company also delivers integrated communication networks, training services, and maintenance support for remote operations in mining, humanitarian, and security sectors. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Mawson Lakes, South Australia, Codan operates globally with key facilities in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Asia-Pacific regions, serving customers in over 100 countries including government agencies, mining companies, and NGOs. Recent developments include the 2023 acquisition of the tracking business from Minelab USA to bolster its detection portfolio, strategic partnerships with L3Harris for next-generation HF radio enhancements announced in 2024, and expansion into unmanned systems integration amid growing demand for autonomous defense technologies; in late 2025, Codan launched updated software upgrades for its Sentry-H remote monitoring systems to improve real-time asset tracking in mining operations.