Latest Defence Sector News

Aurora Labs has completed the design and initial testing of its AU4 40kg thrust micro gas turbine, marking a significant step in UAV propulsion technology. The company is now focusing on scaling production and deepening defence sector partnerships following strong international engagement.

archTIS has reported a standout March quarter with record annual recurring revenue, improved gross margins, and strategic growth through the Direktiv acquisition and new international contracts.

Li-S Energy Limited reported solid progress in its March 2025 quarter, advancing a key collaboration with Kea Aerospace to integrate lithium-sulfur batteries into high-altitude UAVs, while strengthening its board and maintaining a healthy cash position.

RemSense Technologies reported a cash flow positive Q3 FY2025 with $420K net cash from operations and $1.403M in customer receipts, underpinned by renewed contracts and strategic partnerships across energy and industrial sectors.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reports standout scandium drilling results at Murga and Currajong prospects, supported by a $3.65 million equity placement to accelerate exploration amid tightening global supply.

Lendlease Group has reported a statutory profit after tax of $48 million for the half year ended December 2024, reversing a prior loss and announcing a 6.0 cent interim distribution. The company is advancing key asset sales including Capella Capital and its US Military Housing business as part of its strategic transformation.

Civmec’s 1H FY25 results reveal robust revenue growth and a strong balance sheet, underpinned by a diversified project pipeline and strategic moves into naval shipbuilding and material handling equipment manufacturing.

Civmec Limited reports solid first-half FY25 results with revenue growth and a stable dividend, while navigating margin pressures and advancing strategic projects.

Renegade Exploration has revealed significant concentrations of critical defence metals germanium and gallium at its Andrew Deposit in Yukon, Canada, highlighting new strategic value in its zinc-lead-silver project. The discovery aligns with increased government interest in critical minerals infrastructure.

Vection Technologies secures a $4 million extension on a defence contract, reinforcing its position in AI-driven national security solutions and deepening its partnership with Dell Technologies.

archTIS Limited reported a 12% increase in annual recurring revenue to $4 million and achieved net positive cash flow from operations, while signing a binding term sheet to acquire Direktiv’s assets, signaling strategic growth in data-centric security.

Victory Metals advances its North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project with a strategic offtake MOU signed with Sumitomo Corporation and a significant upgrade to its mineral resource estimate, reinforcing its position in the critical rare earths sector.