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Li-S Energy’s lithium-sulfur battery powered the Pegasus drone through an almost two-hour Queensland flight covering more than 75 kilometres. The result strengthens the technology’s aviation credentials, but the partners are still assessing commercialisation rather than announcing sales.

Li-S Energy has narrowed its FY26 loss and reached several commercialisation milestones, including a 2C Power Cell, international shipping approvals and its first lithium foil sale. But the ASX battery developer still needs customer offtake and fresh funding before its proposed 1 GWh manufacturing expansion can become reality.

Li-S Energy reported a reduced net loss of $4.9 million in FY26, propelled by major technological advances and a $7.8 million ARENA grant to scale manufacturing. The company secured key regulatory approvals and expanded strategic defence partnerships, positioning itself at the forefront of sovereign lithium sulfur battery supply.

DXN Limited has landed a $4.1 million contract to deliver a prefabricated Edge data centre at Melbourne Airport, alongside a $1.6 million contract variation with Globalstar, reinforcing its foothold in mission-critical infrastructure.

Li-S Energy secured $1.9 million from ARENA to fund a feasibility study scaling production to 1 GWh, expanded its Battery Testing Centre, and delivered its first drone battery pack under a government program, while progressing key transport certifications.

Structural Monitoring Systems Plc reports a profitable December quarter with 40% revenue growth, driven by strong avionics sales and progress toward FAA certification of its CVM™ technology.

Li-S Energy Limited reported a $6.41 million net loss for FY25 while making significant strides in commercialising its lithium-sulfur battery technology, including commissioning new production facilities and securing key strategic partnerships.

Li-S Energy has secured a strategic defence collaboration, advanced its Pegasus I drone testing, and commissioned Australia's first lithium metal foil production line, all while maintaining a solid cash position.

Li-S Energy Limited reported solid progress in its March 2025 quarter, advancing a key collaboration with Kea Aerospace to integrate lithium-sulfur batteries into high-altitude UAVs, while strengthening its board and maintaining a healthy cash position.

Li-S Energy reports a $2.67 million net loss for H1 FY25 but marks significant milestones in lithium sulfur battery production and strategic partnerships.

Li-S Energy has set a new benchmark in lithium-sulfur battery technology, achieving a record 456Wh/kg energy density and successfully powering its first UAV test flights, signaling strong momentum in sustainable battery innovation.