Latest Defence Infrastructure News

Katana Capital Limited (ASX:KAT) delivered a 17.98% gross investment return in FY2026, beating the All Ordinaries by 15.55 percentage points as its portfolio benefited from defence, infrastructure, resources and technology exposures. Net profit rose to $3.808 million, while the listed investment company entered FY2027 with elevated cash and a deliberately cautious stance on banks.

Duratec Limited (ASX:DUR) reported a 4.1% rise in net profit after tax to $23.8 million for FY26 on stable revenue, underpinned by a record $650.8 million order book and multiple strategic acquisitions expanding its service portfolio.

Saunders International has landed a $23 million head contract from the Australian Department of Defence to upgrade fuel infrastructure at RMAF Base Butterworth in Malaysia, reinforcing its Defence sector credentials and expected to boost earnings across FY2027 and FY2028.

Nanoveu has completed its acquisition of Singapore’s Spinoff Robotics, gaining validated drone platforms and engineering talent to fast-track its ECS-DoT edge-AI silicon integration for advanced aerial applications.

Duratec Limited has finalised its $12 million acquisition of Pacific Welding Australia, expanding its footprint in the Energy and Mining sectors along Australia’s East Coast and enhancing its self-perform capabilities.

Ventia Services Group has secured a five-year, $133 million extension to manage the Australian Marine Complex-Common User Facility in Henderson, reinforcing its role in Australia's maritime and defence infrastructure.

Ventia Services Group has secured a $133 million, five-year extension to manage the Australian Marine Complex-Common User Facility in Henderson, reinforcing its strategic role in maritime and defence infrastructure.

Eden Innovations appoints former European Parliament member Antanas Guoga to lead EdenShield’s push into European defence and critical infrastructure markets amid surging regional security spending.

Duratec has landed a $68 million subcontract to build and commission the Blast and Paint Facility at the Darwin Ship Lift, a strategic maritime infrastructure project supporting defence and commercial sectors.

Vanadium Resources (ASX: VR8) has signed a non-binding offtake term sheet with U.S. Vanadium for 100% of vanadium slag from its Steelpoortdrift V-Iron Plant, while appointing Rand Merchant Bank to secure project financing.

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.

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.