Latest Australian Defence News

PeopleIN Limited has announced the sale of its Health and Community brands to Healthcare Australia for $20.25 million, unlocking capital to fuel growth in infrastructure, defence, and agriculture sectors.

Healius Limited has landed a significant five-year contract to provide pathology services to the Australian Defence Force, leveraging its national network and digital health solutions.

PeopleIN Group reported a challenging FY25 with revenue down 6.5% and EBITDA down 10%, yet strengthened its balance sheet through debt reduction and a strategic sale. The company is poised to capitalise on Queensland's infrastructure boom and Defence sector opportunities.

Atturra Limited reported a robust 24% increase in both revenue and underlying EBITDA for FY25, propelled by its cloud platform, AI innovations, and defence sector contracts. The company forecasts continued momentum into FY26 with ambitious growth targets.

Etherstack’s subsidiary has landed a A$2.5 million contract with the Australian Defence, reinforcing its growing footprint in sovereign defence communications.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) reports a surge in contract backlog to $415 million, anchored by a landmark $125 million export order for a high-energy laser weapon. Despite a $34.3 million operating cash outflow in Q3, EOS is poised for growth with new defence contracts and product innovations.

Aurora Labs has advanced its micro gas turbine propulsion program with critical durability testing, a new Defence contract phase, and a strategic $5.5 million capital raise to scale manufacturing and commercialisation.

Civmec Limited reports solid Q1 FY26 financials alongside key milestones in naval shipbuilding and infrastructure contracts, positioning itself strongly in Australia’s defence sector.

Hydrix Limited reports a robust quarter with $3.35 million in sales, a 7% revenue increase, and a strong international client base, while advancing US market ventures.

Aurora Labs has partnered with Sovereign Propulsion Systems to advance testing and commercialisation of its novel turbine engines for defence applications, marking a significant step in UAV propulsion innovation.

Aurora Labs has secured over A$900,000 in contracts with the Australian Defence Force, pushing forward its advanced propulsion systems and additive manufacturing capabilities. A strategic partnership with Sovereign Propulsion Systems aims to integrate these innovations into next-generation unmanned aerial systems.

Aurora Labs has raised $5.5 million through a strategic placement, partnering with Sovereign Propulsion Systems to advance its drone propulsion technology and expand manufacturing capabilities.