Aspen Medical has announced the launch of a new specialist capability: Aspen Medical – Defence and National Security. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and long-standing commitment to delivering world-class, scalable healthcare solutions for the defence and national security sector.
Aspen Medical has grown into a global leader in healthcare delivery, operating across 23 countries and serving in remote and often complex environments. The launch of Aspen Medical – Defence and National Security reinforces the company’s role as a trusted healthcare partner, offering sovereign capability at a time when Australia is reassessing national resilience and preparing for a rapidly evolving security landscape.
“Aspen Medical – Defence and National Security represents our enduring commitment to those who service our communities and our nation, at home and abroad,” said Craig Fitzgerald, Group CEO of Aspen Medical. “With more than two decades of operational experience in regions including Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Iraq, Haiti, Somalia and Ukraine, we are uniquely positioned to support the health and readiness of defence and national security personnel – wherever and whenever they are needed.”
The new division will serve as a Centre of Excellence (COE), combining Aspen Medical’s operational expertise across land, air and maritime domains with cutting-edge healthcare delivery and workforce resilience strategies. Its capabilities include:
- garrison and workplace healthcare solutions
- training support and capability-building programs
- deployed health services to sustain independent operations for longer.
This expansion comes as Australia faces increasing calls to bolster homeland readiness and strengthen sovereign capabilities across critical sectors. Aspen Medical – Defence and National Security is designed to meet that challenge head-on, delivering Australian-owned and controlled healthcare solutions aligned with national strategic priorities.
Aspen Medical is also proud to announce the appointment of Al Martin as the inaugural Chief of Defence and National Security. Al brings a wealth of leadership experience across military, law enforcement, government, commercial and the not-for-profit sectors. He is known for delivering critical health services to the Australian Defence Force, managing Ebola hospitals in West Africa and leading major COVID-19 response programs.
“People are mission critical,” said Al Martin. “We are focused on protecting the health and resilience of those defending national interests – enabling them to succeed, even in the most demanding environments.”
