Latest Defence Contracts News

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Metal Powder Works has scaled its NextGen powder production to 100 metric tonnes per annum with an industry-leading saleable yield above 95%, setting the stage for an 800MT capacity by 2028 at a fraction of conventional costs.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
29 Apr 2026
HighCom Technology secures a nearly A$10 million contract from the Australian Defence for counter small uncrewed aerial systems, marking its first major C-UAS order and reinforcing its defence sector presence.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
28 Apr 2026
AML3D has maintained a steady $2.2 million quarterly revenue run rate and secured $12.5 million in new orders during 3Q26, pushing its total orders for FY2026 to $29 million. The company is aggressively expanding its US manufacturing footprint and making initial inroads into UK and European defence markets.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
27 Apr 2026
Elsight Limited has reported a staggering 12-fold revenue increase in Q1 2026 to US$11.6 million, driven by strong U.S. defence contracts and early commercial traction. The company also soft-launched a GNSS-denied positioning product, marking a strategic shift toward a broader uncrewed systems platform.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
22 Apr 2026
Metal Powder Works nearly doubled its powder revenue in Q1 2026 while maintaining strong margins, secured its first NATO defence contract under the UK Ministry of Defence’s Project TAMPA, and advanced its Next Gen powder production system on schedule.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
22 Apr 2026
Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) wraps up a three-year turnaround, reporting a $459 million order backlog despite a 27% revenue drop. The company expands its counter-drone and space control portfolio with the acquisition of the UK-based Interceptor business and a pending deal for MARSS, a European command-and-control software provider.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Apr 2026
Eden Innovations has unveiled EdenShield®, a new division focused on commercialising advanced carbon nanotube-enhanced materials and dual-fuel systems for defence and critical infrastructure, aiming to tap into a rapidly expanding global aerospace and defence market.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Apr 2026
Duratec's joint venture with Ertech has clinched a $281 million contract to upgrade submarine infrastructure at HMAS Stirling, marking a major step in Australia's AUKUS defence preparations.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
15 Apr 2026
BluGlass has secured an upsized A$8 million placement, including a A$2.3 million cornerstone investment from its board and management, to accelerate its gallium nitride laser manufacturing and support a growing project pipeline.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
13 Apr 2026
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (ASX: EOS) has responded to ASX queries confirming that non-executive director Robert Nicholson’s on-market purchase of shares complied with the company’s trading policy and ASX Listing Rules. The trade occurred prior to the public announcement of significant US defence contracts.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
10 Apr 2026
Amaero Ltd (ASX:3DA) has signed a Master Purchasing Agreement worth A$7.8 million for titanium alloy powders, underpinning plans to double production in FY2027 amid strong demand across multiple sectors.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
10 Apr 2026
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (ASX: EOS) has concluded its civil penalty proceedings with ASIC, agreeing to a $4 million penalty and costs. This resolution marks a significant step in addressing legacy issues and refocusing on strategic growth.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
8 Apr 2026