Latest Aerospace And Defense News

Titomic Limited has successfully completed a hot fire test on a solid rocket motor thrust chamber made with its Titomic Kinetic Fusion cold spray technology, marking a significant milestone in aerospace additive manufacturing.

Lion Rock Minerals has pinpointed a unique monazite-enriched granite source rich in heavy rare earths at its Minta Est Project in Cameroon, triggering an infill drilling campaign to define this promising mineralisation.

Sovereign Metals confirms its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project remains unaffected by Malawi’s new raw mineral export ban, thanks to its in-country processing plans.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported exceptional results from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema rare earth project, achieving rare earth concentrations far exceeding in-situ grades and securing strong local government backing.

Sunrise Energy Metals has secured a strategic partnership with Lockheed Martin, granting the defense giant an option to purchase a quarter of scandium production from the Syerston Project over five years, aiming to boost scandium adoption in aerospace and defense.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank to finance up to A$200 million for its Stage 2 Commercial Magnesium Plant, aiming to strengthen critical mineral supply chains for the U.S.

Structural Monitoring Systems (ASX – SMN) reports a robust third consecutive profitable quarter, driven by soaring avionics sales and a landmark US defense contract via Canada’s CCC program. Revenue climbs 23% year-on-year, signaling strong momentum in its Special Mission communications business.

archTIS Limited reported a 38% revenue decline and an 11.8% rise in net loss for FY2025, yet achieved positive operating cash flow and secured $7.5 million in new capital to accelerate international expansion.

Titomic has launched a major US manufacturing hub in Alabama, secured key defense contracts, and expanded leadership to accelerate its global additive manufacturing ambitions.

Structural Monitoring Systems Plc (SMS) reported a breakout second half of FY25 with a $3.1 million profit after tax, driven by strong operational leverage and strategic growth in avionics. The company secured over US$1 million in new orders from CAL FIRE and advanced FAA certification for its innovative sensor technology.

Amaero has successfully qualified its C103 and Ti64 metal powders through a collaboration with Auburn University’s NCAME, meeting Velo3D’s standards and paving the way for initial commercial shipments in FY2026.

Dreadnought Resources advances its Gifford Creek Carbonatite project with a targeted diamond drilling campaign to supply metallurgical samples amid rising commercial interest in rare earths and critical metals.