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PPK Group Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a $10.5 million profit for H1 2026, driven by a significant non-cash gain from its Li-S Energy investment and strategic portfolio adjustments.

XReality Group has reported its strongest half-year performance yet, driven by rapid growth in its Operator XR business focused on immersive training solutions for defence and law enforcement.

xReality Group Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with revenue climbing 41% to $10.4 million, driven by rapid expansion of its Operator XR platform. EBITDA surged 190%, underscoring the company’s successful pivot to software-led immersive training solutions.

HighCom Limited has announced a successful A$7 million placement alongside a new Share Purchase Plan, aiming to accelerate sales and manufacturing upgrades in key markets.

archTIS Limited reports a remarkable 308% increase in annual recurring revenue, driven by deepening ties with the U.S. Department of Defense and strategic Spirion acquisition integration.

HighCom Limited appoints seasoned executive Geoffrey Knox as Executive Chairman and CEO, signaling a strategic push to strengthen its defence manufacturing and sustainment operations in Australia and the US.

Elsight has transitioned from development to production with its new Aura communications platform, delivering initial units to a leading defence contractor and expanding its U.S. presence amid a strong financial turnaround in 2025.

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.

DroneShield launches its largest AI software update yet, enhancing drone detection and disruption capabilities with doubled processing power and expanded databases.

Electro Optic Systems updates its 2025 revenue outlook to $115-125 million from existing contracts, with potential for an additional $25 million from new orders. The company’s contract backlog has jumped to $299 million, reflecting strong demand despite some delays in contract signings.

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.

archTIS reports robust quarterly growth with a 17% rise in annual recurring revenue and key defence contracts secured across the US, UK, Japan, and Australia. A recent $7.5 million capital raise positions the company for further international expansion.