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Healius updates FY26 guidance with modest earnings growth, flags wage cost pressures from Fair Work ruling, and initiates sale process for high-growth Agilex Biolabs.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
13 May 2026
archTIS delivered a 231% year-on-year increase in annual recurring revenue to A$15.1 million, marked by the full deployment of its US Department of Defense custom software and a significant contract with a US-European military alliance.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
30 Apr 2026
HighCom Technology secures a nearly A$10 million contract from the Australian Defence for counter small uncrewed aerial systems, marking its first major C-UAS order and reinforcing its defence sector presence.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
28 Apr 2026
AML3D has maintained a steady $2.2 million quarterly revenue run rate and secured $12.5 million in new orders during 3Q26, pushing its total orders for FY2026 to $29 million. The company is aggressively expanding its US manufacturing footprint and making initial inroads into UK and European defence markets.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
27 Apr 2026
Electro Optic Systems reported a 27% revenue drop to $128.5 million in FY2025 but posted a net profit of $18.6 million, boosted by the sale of EM Solutions. The company strengthened its position with key contract wins and acquisitions, including the UK-based Interceptor business and a conditional deal for MARSS.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
23 Feb 2026
Ventia Services Group Limited reported a 23.6% increase in profit after tax for FY25 to $272.2 million, alongside record contract wins and a strong sustainability agenda. The company declared a 12.54 cents per share final dividend, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns and operational excellence.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
19 Feb 2026
Healius Limited reported solid half-year results for 1H26, with revenue growth driven by pathology and Agilex Biolabs, alongside significant progress in digital transformation and AI integration.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
18 Feb 2026
Ventia Services Group has won a one-year, $107 million extension to its Defence Maintenance Contract, reinforcing its role as a key partner to the Australian Defence Force with options for further extensions.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Feb 2026
HighCom Limited has announced a $7 million capital raise alongside a $1 million Share Purchase Plan to support working capital and product innovation, aiming for a strong revenue rebound and profitability in the second half of FY26.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
11 Feb 2026
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has firmly rejected allegations from a recent Grizzly Research report, highlighting its strengthened financial position, significant contract wins, and strategic acquisition to bolster its defence technology portfolio.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
10 Feb 2026
Hydrix Limited reported $2.3 million in revenue for Q2 FY26 and secured a $2.5 million initial contract with SynCardia Systems to develop a fully implantable artificial heart, setting a positive tone for 2026.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
30 Jan 2026
Carnegie Clean Energy has made significant strides in its wave energy technology, progressing the ACHIEVE Programme and launching a €4 million EU-funded project to reduce costs, while securing a prestigious Defence innovation award.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
30 Jan 2026