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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.

Morella Corporation has expanded its critical minerals portfolio by acquiring the Dixon Well Project in Western Australia, confirming significant titanium mineralisation with assays up to 17.0% TiO2. This move diversifies Morella’s assets beyond lithium and rubidium into a mineral critical for aerospace and defence industries.

Everest Metals has initiated a 2,500m drilling campaign at its Mt Edon project in Western Australia, aiming to upgrade and expand its significant rubidium resource amid rising global demand for this critical mineral.

Civmec Limited reported solid FY2025 financials with revenue surpassing A$810 million and a strengthened order book of A$1.25 billion, underpinned by its strategic acquisition of Luerssen Australia.

Civmec Limited reported a 21.6% drop in revenue and a 34% fall in net profit for FY2025, reflecting the impact of completed contracts. Despite this, the company maintained steady margins and increased its cash reserves, signaling resilience and ongoing growth potential.

DroneShield was not selected as the Systems Integration Partner for the Australian Defence’s LAND 156 program, yet it reported record half-year revenue and profit driven by strong global demand for its counterdrone technology.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a role in the Australian Defence Force’s $1.3 billion Project LAND 156, aiming to develop advanced counter-drone capabilities over the next decade. Initial orders for EOS’s Slinger remote weapon system could boost revenues from 2026 onwards.

PeopleIN Limited posted a statutory net loss of $11.862 million for FY25, impacted by tough economic conditions and weather disruptions, while achieving significant cost savings and announcing a $6 million share buy-back.

VEEM Limited has achieved approved supplier status with Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding, positioning itself to enter the US defence supply chain with anticipated RFQs in the first half of FY26.

Battery Age Minerals has confirmed significant concentrations of rubidium, caesium, tantalum, and gallium alongside strong lithium grades at its Falcon Lake project, highlighting substantial exploration upside.

VEEM Limited has renewed a six-year, $65 million contract to supply critical components for Australia's Collins Class submarines, reinforcing its long-standing defence partnership and projecting stronger financial performance in FY26.

AML3D has appointed German firm DMFG Solutions as a second European distributor, complementing its recent UK partnership and supporting a AU$5 million investment in a new technology centre.