Latest Defence And Aerospace News

Victory Metals has reported a remarkable 26-fold increase in Hafnium grade at its North Stanmore project, achieved through simple gravity separation, positioning the company as a potential key supplier of this critical defence metal.

St George Mining has released a comprehensive investor presentation spotlighting its Araxá Project in Brazil, positioning itself as a major global player in niobium and rare earth elements with significant resource expansion and strategic partnerships underway.

Arcadia Minerals has secured a binding term sheet with Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services, granting Xinhai an exclusive option to advance the Swanson Tantalum Project in Namibia towards production through a strategic partnership and investment.

Aurora Labs has marked a significant milestone by securing its first purchase order for micro gas turbine engines, alongside strategic MOUs with major defence groups and a $5.5 million capital raise to fuel growth.

Sunrise Energy Metals advances its Syerston Scandium Project with a robust updated Ore Reserve supporting a 32-year mine life, alongside significant financing commitments and a strategic offtake option with Lockheed Martin.

Li-S Energy has won a $7.8 million ARENA grant to accelerate development of a lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing facility in Australia, aiming to boost production capacity from 2 MWh to 1 GWh annually.

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.

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.

DroneShield is investing $13 million over three years to open a new counter-drone research facility in Adelaide, marking a key step in its global growth and technology development.

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.

Trigg Minerals has acquired 100% of the Tennessee Mountain Tungsten Project in Nevada, marking a strategic expansion into critical minerals with a historically significant tungsten resource. The move aligns with rising tungsten demand and the company's goal to become a key supplier of defence metals.

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.