Transforming the capacity and capability of Defence Industry with trusted advice and by connecting enterprises with private equity.

350+ Advisory Projects

92% sucess rate

Project Portfolio valued at more than $10bn

Over 150 years of combined Defence experience

350+ Advisory Projects 92% sucess rate Project Portfolio valued at more than $10bn Over 150 years of combined Defence experience

Arican connects Defence needs with the capability of Australia’s Defence Industry.

We take companies experiencing complex problems with high levels of ambiguity and design bespoke solutions that enable them to realise their bright new future.

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Who we are

Arican offers Defence Industry clients a hands-on advisory model. Our mission is to transform the capacity and capability of Defence Industry with trusted advice and by connecting enterprises with private equity.  

With an unrivalled client success rate of 92%, Arican has worked with over 300 Defence Industry clients, and has been essential to the successful delivery of over 350 advisory projects valued at over $10BN.

Our suite of business development services are tailored to clients looking to grow their Defence and National Security pipelines.

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

  • Mark Stevens

    FOUNDER

  • Jan DeVos

    SENIOR ADVISER

  • Peter Davies

    SENIOR ADVISER AND HEAD OF CONSULTING

  • James Illingworth

    SENIOR ADVISER UNITED KINGDOM

  • Stephen Edwards

    SENIOR ADVISER AND CHIEF OF STAFF

Our Services

As a pureplay Defence advisory, we work exclusively below-the-line with Australian, UK and US Defence Industry, specialising in supporting the development of business growth opportunities. With over 350 advisory projects to draw insights from, our Defence advisory experience represents the most significant body of work in Defence Industry assistance and opportunity pursuit. 

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Advisory

Working with private equity and other sources of private capital is critical to the growth of Defence Industry and Australian sovereign capability. Arican has pioneered private equity investment into Australian Defence Industry. Founder and Managing Director – Mark Stevens has advised on every investment by private equity in Australia’s Defence Industry since 2018.

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Capital

350+ Advisory Projects

92% sucess rate

Project Portfolio valued at more than $10bn

Over 150 years of combined Defence experience

350+ Advisory Projects 92% sucess rate Project Portfolio valued at more than $10bn Over 150 years of combined Defence experience