Latest Defence Contracting News

Symal Group is set to significantly boost its defence and resources contracting presence through the $51 million acquisition of Shamrock Civil, a Queensland-based contractor with a $315 million pipeline dominated by defence projects.

Hydrix Limited has closed the retail component of its $8.18 million entitlement offer, raising $1.34 million through a 31% participation rate. The company aims to use the proceeds to reduce debt, support operations, and invest in defence technology, with a significant convertible note debt conversion pending shareholder approval.

VEEM Limited has finished its factory extension and installed new machinery, setting the stage for a stronger second half of FY26 and anticipated growth in FY27 driven by defence contracts and marine propulsion innovations.

First Graphene accelerates its US expansion by acquiring MITO Material Solutions, gaining functionalised graphene technologies and a direct commercial foothold in the world’s largest defence and aerospace market.

DroneShield has landed a $24.9 million contract with the US Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to supply mobile and fixed counter-drone solutions, reinforcing its foothold in the US defence market.

Aurora Labs has landed a $1 million Australian Government grant, matched dollar-for-dollar, to boost production of its micro gas turbine propulsion systems for defence applications using commercial 3D printing technology.

Metal Powder Works has extended its contract with Westinghouse Electric Company to further develop its patented metal powders for advanced nuclear applications, marking a strategic milestone despite limited immediate financial impact.

HighCom Limited has locked in a $4.5 million loan facility with Commonwealth Bank, replacing its US debt and complementing a recent $7.8 million capital raise to fuel working capital and sales expansion.

XReality Group (ASX:XRG) posts strong FY26 revenue and ARR growth, marking key milestones with its first commercial MR-1 mixed reality sale to the US Department of Defense and debut European contract with the Swedish Armed Forces.

Hydrix Limited has launched the retail phase of its accelerated entitlement offer aiming to raise up to $8.18 million by issuing six new shares per existing share at $0.005 each, plus free options. The institutional component has closed, and retail shareholders have until 5 June to participate.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) invites eligible shareholders to participate in a capped A$25 million Share Purchase Plan at the same price as its recent A$150 million institutional placement, supporting its MARSS acquisition and growth strategy.

Codan Limited is acquiring the intellectual property of US-based Adaptive Dynamics to enhance its electronic warfare and mission-critical communications capabilities, aiming to strengthen its position in next-generation defence programs.