Latest Defence Sector News

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has initiated a strategic review of its Cowalinya rare earth project, focusing on heavy rare earth oxides critical for energy and defence sectors. The review aims to unlock value from high-grade zones within a substantial JORC resource through expert reinterpretation and targeted metallurgical testing.

PPK Group has cleared all conditions for selling its 39.85% stake in Craig International Ballistics, setting the stage for completion before the financial year closes.

International Graphite Limited has secured a construction contract for its Collie Micronising Facility, keeping the project on track for a mid-2027 completion and within budget.

1414 Degrees offers bonus Loyalty Options to shareholders alongside a $8.45 million capital raise aimed at advancing its clean energy projects, including the Aurora Energy Precinct and SiNTL commercialisation.

Aurora Labs has begun batch deliveries of its AU4 micro gas turbine propulsion systems to Sovereign Propulsion Systems, marking a key step towards real-world flight testing and commercialisation in defence and UAV markets.

International Graphite Limited (ASX: IG6) has raised $4 million to fast-track its graphite processing ventures in Europe and Western Australia, supported by a UK critical minerals fund and existing shareholders.

Terra Critical Minerals has validated significant historical tin and indium grades at its newly granted Tamworth Tin Project in NSW, highlighting promising exploration targets across hard-rock and alluvial deposits.

Pure Resources has demonstrated that its Carbon Nanotube Fibre matches copper’s thermal conductivity while weighing up to 5.5 times less, positioning it as a breakthrough for weight-sensitive thermal management in AI and defence sectors.

International Graphite Ltd (ASX:IG6) has partnered with Alkeemia S.p.A. to establish a graphite processing facility in Italy, aiming for first production in the second half of 2027 and a final investment decision by Q3 2026.

Symal Group is set to significantly boost its defence and resources contracting presence through the $51 million acquisition of Shamrock Civil, a Queensland-based contractor with a $315 million pipeline dominated by defence projects.

WhiteHawk Limited has forged a strategic alliance with Perth-based Adisyn Services to enhance cyber risk management and compliance solutions tailored for the defence sector, focusing on AUKUS programs and supply chain security.

Nanoveu’s EMASS technology achieves real-time, always-on keyword spotting using bone-conduction vibration on the ECS-DoT edge AI chip at under 1 milliwatt power, eliminating the need for microphones and overcoming key challenges in wearable voice interfaces.