Latest Defence And Security News

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.

Aurora Labs has advanced its micro gas turbine program with key test bench upgrades, a significant Defence grant, and strategic partnerships, positioning itself for international defence market entry.

Vection Technologies has won a $7.2 million extension to its existing defence contract with a European client, reinforcing its role in a multi-year digital transformation program backed by a $19 million budget through FY29.

Verbrec Limited has landed over $11 million in new engineering and construction contracts, boosting its outlook for a solid profit in H2 FY2025 amid easing project deferrals.

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.