Latest Defence Contracts News

xReality Group Limited has reported its strongest quarter yet, with record cash receipts and a doubling sales pipeline, underpinned by major US defence contracts and expanded production capacity.

Vection Technologies has reported a remarkable quarter with a 250% jump in customer cash receipts and a landmark $7.8 million Defence order, signalling a new phase of growth and operational strength.

AML3D Limited has reported a remarkable 360% increase in customer receipts for the December 2025 quarter, driven by strong demand from the US defence sector and a robust order book of A$16.5 million for FY26. The company is accelerating its US scale-up strategy while expanding into UK and European defence markets.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) reports a record $459 million contract backlog, major new defence contracts including a $120 million laser weapon deal, and a strategic acquisition to boost counter-drone capabilities.

Metal Powder Works reported a stellar December quarter with a threefold increase in CP-Ti orders, expansion into precious metals, and strategic contracts that position it strongly in defence and advanced manufacturing markets.

PWR Holdings has secured a US$9.1 million follow-on contract to supply advanced cooling solutions for a US government aerospace and defence project, extending its involvement through FY 2027.

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.

Saunders International has landed a $20 million subcontract to upgrade fuel infrastructure at RAAF Base Learmonth, marking a strategic expansion in Western Australia’s defence sector.

Elsight Limited has landed a substantial US$21.2 million contract for early 2026 deliveries, marking a dramatic increase in forward orders and reinforcing its role in the global defence and uncrewed systems sector.

DroneShield has landed a $49.6 million contract to supply handheld counterdrone systems to a European military customer, with deliveries and payments expected to complete by Q1 2026.

The Australian Treasurer has approved Hanwha Corporation’s increase of its direct equity stake in Austal Limited from 9.9% to 19.9%, setting the stage for potential strategic partnerships as Austal rides a wave of record revenues and defence contracts.

Healius Limited has landed a significant five-year contract to provide pathology services to the Australian Defence Force, leveraging its national network and digital health solutions.