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SKS Technologies has delivered a third consecutive year of record growth, lifting FY26 revenue to $348 million and net profit by 93%, driven by a surge in data centre projects and strategic acquisitions.

Pure Resources has appointed Vice Admiral Michael Noonan AO, retired Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, to its Advisory Board for a year-long term, bolstering its defence strategy and engagement with Australian and allied government agencies.

Boresight Ltd (ASX: BST) marked its ASX debut in June with a successful $8 million IPO, reporting a 55% revenue increase in FY26 and securing a major US manufacturing expansion to meet rising defence drone demand.

archTIS surged to a record FY2026 with Annual Recurring Revenue hitting $14.8 million, driven by major US and Australian Defence wins and expanding its customer base beyond defence.

HITIQ Limited has fortified its financial position through a $1.4 million placement and secured milestone-based Victorian Government funding, accelerating its manufacturing expansion and commercial growth in concussion management technology.

AnteoTech has secured independent validation for its Ultranode™ 95 silicon anode in commercial drone battery cells, launched a new battery additive, and strengthened its cash position with a A$10 million capital raise.

Saunders International has landed a $23 million head contract from the Australian Department of Defence to upgrade fuel infrastructure at RMAF Base Butterworth in Malaysia, reinforcing its Defence sector credentials and expected to boost earnings across FY2027 and FY2028.

Objective Corporation loses a longstanding Department of Defence support contract, impacting future recurring revenue but maintaining a commitment to sovereign tech innovation.

HighCom Limited has updated its FY26 second half guidance, now forecasting EBITDA losses between $1.2 million and $1.6 million, an improvement on the first half but shy of earlier breakeven expectations, alongside revenue growth of 70% to 100%.

WhiteHawk Limited has forged a strategic alliance with Perth-based Adisyn Services to enhance cyber risk management and compliance solutions tailored for the defence sector, focusing on AUKUS programs and supply chain security.

HighCom Limited has locked in a $4.5 million loan facility with Commonwealth Bank, replacing its US debt and complementing a recent $7.8 million capital raise to fuel working capital and sales expansion.

Aurora Labs has formalised a three-year Teaming Agreement with European defence giant MBDA to jointly develop 3D-printed turbojet propulsion for next-generation missile systems, expanding its footprint in key international defence markets.