Latest Defence Industry News

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European Resources Limited has reported its strongest rare earth drilling results yet at the Korsnäs project in Finland, revealing a significant neodymium-praseodymium enriched zone and confirming the effectiveness of passive seismic targeting.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
24 Feb 2026
BluGlass has landed a A$190,000 order from global photonics leader TOPTICA Photonics, marking a key step in advancing quantum photonic integrated circuits for defence and commercial uses.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
24 Feb 2026
Locksley Resources has initiated diamond drilling at its Desert Antimony Mine in California, aiming to expand known high-grade mineralisation and support US critical minerals supply chains.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
23 Feb 2026
Southern Cross Gold has extended its Golden Dyke discovery by 200 metres west at the Sunday Creek project, revealing 16 vein sets including 10 new ones and delivering some of the highest-grade gold results globally.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
18 Feb 2026
Nimy Resources has dispatched its first shipment of high-grade gallium mineralised test material from Western Australia to the United States, marking a key step in developing a secure Western supply chain for this critical mineral. The collaboration with M2i Global aims to identify optimal processing routes to support U.S. defence and semiconductor industries.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
6 Feb 2026
Fortuna Metals has confirmed it is exempt from Malawi’s 2025 raw mineral export ban, provided it processes rutile and graphite locally before export. This regulatory clarity positions the company to develop premium mineral products for high-value markets.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
5 Feb 2026
Nimy Resources has dispatched its inaugural shipment of high-grade gallium ore from Western Australia to the United States, marking a significant step in establishing a secure Western supply chain for this critical mineral.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
4 Feb 2026
Vection Technologies has secured a $2.2 million defence contract for its new FEDRA edge data appliance, marking a significant step in its AI-powered military technology portfolio under a $22.3 million framework agreement.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
3 Feb 2026
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.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
30 Jan 2026
PeopleIN Limited has announced the sale of its Health and Community brands to Healthcare Australia for $20.25 million, unlocking capital to fuel growth in infrastructure, defence, and agriculture sectors.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
18 Dec 2025
Aurora Labs has signed a landmark MOU with European defence giant MBDA to explore integrating its 3D-printed turbojet engines into advanced missile systems, marking a significant step into international defence markets.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
15 Dec 2025
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.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
12 Dec 2025