Latest Defence Manufacturing News

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AML3D has installed its first portable ARCEMY additive manufacturing system at the US Navy's Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, marking a milestone in its partnership with Austal USA and expanding its footprint in military-grade 3D printing.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
6 May 2026
Austal Limited has won a A$136 million contract extension to build two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Australian Border Force, increasing the total contracted vessels to six and reinforcing Australia's sovereign naval shipbuilding capabilities.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
4 May 2026
Coppermoly Limited has expanded its critical minerals footprint with the full acquisition of the Wyemandoo Project in Western Australia, while deferring Queensland geophysical surveys due to resource availability. The new project offers exposure to high-grade tungsten, rubidium, titanium, and tantalum, aligning with soaring global demand and prices.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Apr 2026
AML3D has successfully commissioned a large-scale ARCEMY X 6700 metal 3D printer at US defence supplier FasTech, completing a $1.7 million order and signalling a strategic expansion in the US industrial manufacturing market.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
1 Apr 2026
Electro Optic Systems secures two significant US contracts worth US$12 million for advanced Remote Weapon Systems, while progressing a conditional US$80 million Korean High Energy Laser contract with potential manufacturing shifts.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
31 Mar 2026
AML3D has landed a AU$2.61 million contract to produce critical submarine components for the US Navy using its advanced 3D metal printing technology, marking a significant step in its US defence expansion.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
26 Mar 2026
Austal Limited has addressed ASX concerns over its half-year financial report, confirming compliance with accounting standards despite a qualified audit opinion linked to US Department of Defense contractual relief revenue.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
18 Mar 2026
AML3D has landed a nearly $10 million order for four ARCEMY X 6700 systems from Newport News Shipbuilding, expanding its footprint in the US defence manufacturing sector.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Mar 2026
VEEM Ltd posted a significant half-year loss of $19.5 million, driven by a 30% revenue decline and a $24.8 million impairment on gyro product development. Despite setbacks, new product launches and US defence market progress offer a hopeful outlook.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
25 Feb 2026
VEEM Limited reports half-year revenue close to guidance with improved cash flow, offset by a significant $24.8 million non-cash impairment tied to its gyro product upgrade. The transition to the new Mark III gyro design has temporarily stalled sales as customers await delivery.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
23 Feb 2026
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.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
14 Jan 2026
Electro Optic Systems has secured a US$21 million order for its R400 Remote Weapon System from a North American customer, boosting its contract backlog to over A$400 million and setting the stage for strong revenue growth in 2026 and 2027.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
19 Dec 2025