Latest Australian Defence News

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.

Li-S Energy has partnered with Praetorian Aeronautics to integrate advanced lithium-sulfur batteries into autonomous interceptor drones, aiming to boost Australia's sovereign defence capabilities.

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.

VEEM Limited has completed a $14 million placement to accelerate its growth in the defence sector, highlighted by a new 9-year manufacturing licence agreement with Northrop Grumman valued initially at US$33 million. This positions VEEM alongside major US defence contractors and signals a significant step into the expanding submarine and naval supply chains.

Ventia Services Group has won two major Defence Base Services Transformation contracts worth $2.7 billion, reinforcing its long-term role in supporting Australian Defence infrastructure.

Downer EDI Limited has won a $3.05 billion contract to provide base and estate services to the Australian Department of Defence, significantly expanding its operational regions and responsibilities over the next decade.

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.

DroneShield was not selected as the Systems Integration Partner for the Australian Defence’s LAND 156 program, yet it reported record half-year revenue and profit driven by strong global demand for its counterdrone technology.

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.