Latest Defence Infrastructure News

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.

Civmec Limited reports a 24.3% drop in revenue and a 19% fall in net profit for the half year ended December 2025, while advancing its naval shipbuilding footprint through the acquisition of Luerssen Australia.

HighCom Limited appoints seasoned executive Geoffrey Knox as Executive Chairman and CEO, signaling a strategic push to strengthen its defence manufacturing and sustainment operations in Australia and the US.

Duratec Limited’s joint venture with Ertech has been greenlit to begin early procurement for critical infrastructure upgrades at HMAS Stirling, supporting Australia’s future submarine capabilities under the AUKUS partnership.

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.