Strategic Operations International (SOI)

Modern Defensive Tactics Australia (MDTA) trading as Strategic Operations International

Strategic Operations International (SOI) is the professional training arm of Modern Defensive Tactics Australia (MDTA). While MDTA continues to serve the general public, all law enforcement, special operations, government, corporate, security, and community services training is now delivered under the SOI banner.

This change reflects our ongoing evolution and growth but the training itself remains exactly the same: cutting edge, operationally tested, and continually refined to meet the realities of modern environments.

Our Heritage - Built on the MDTA Legacy

Founded under Modern Defensive Tactics Australia, our training systems were developed to provide practical, adaptable, and realistic skills for those operating at the frontline. Over more than a decade, MDTA became known for delivering high-level, scenario-based training across Australia and internationally.

Our methods have been shaped by real-world operational experience in high-risk environments, frontline security, anti-trafficking operations, and international deployments. This has allowed us to develop systems that are not theoretical, but grounded in what actually works under pressure.

As MDTA grew, our specialised training for professional sectors expanded significantly leading to the transition to Strategic Operations International (SOI), a name that better represents the scope, professionalism, and international reach of our services.