Latest Australian Defence Force News

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.

SRG Global has agreed to acquire Total AMS Pty Ltd (TAMS), a leading marine infrastructure services provider, for $85 million, significantly enhancing its revenue and earnings profile for FY26.

Ventia Services Group has secured a substantial $935 million contract to provide clothing services to the Australian Defence Force, marking a significant expansion of its defence sector presence.

Electro Optic Systems has landed a significant A$108 million contract to supply remote weapon systems for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 400-3 project, integrating its technology with Hanwha’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

Aurora Labs reported a 34% increase in loss after tax to $3.75 million for FY2025, alongside a 327% surge in revenue driven by defence contracts and 3D printing services. The company is progressing its micro gas turbine propulsion systems and pursuing aerospace certification to expand its market footprint.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a role in the Australian Defence Force’s $1.3 billion Project LAND 156, aiming to develop advanced counter-drone capabilities over the next decade. Initial orders for EOS’s Slinger remote weapon system could boost revenues from 2026 onwards.

PeopleIN Limited reported a resilient FY25 with a 6.4% revenue dip but strengthened its balance sheet through $27.45 million debt reduction and announced a $6 million on-market share buy-back.

Electro Optic Systems reveals a challenging half-year with a steep revenue drop and loss from continuing operations, offset by a substantial gain from divesting EM Solutions and a major new laser weapons contract.

xReality Group delivered a strong Q4 FY25 with $4.7 million in cash receipts, driven by growth in its Operator XR enterprise software and entertainment divisions, alongside a $2 million placement to institutional investors supporting international expansion.

DroneShield Limited has secured a $5 million contract under Australia’s Project LAND156 to supply portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force, positioning itself as a key player in the nation’s evolving defence technology landscape.

Aurora Labs has reached a critical design freeze milestone under its Australian Defence Force contract, advancing its novel 3D-printed propulsion system towards testing and validation phases.