Latest Defence Sector News

Li-S Energy has won a $7.8 million ARENA grant to accelerate development of a lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing facility in Australia, aiming to boost production capacity from 2 MWh to 1 GWh annually.

Critica Limited confirms gallium as a valuable by-product within its 1.8 billion tonnes Jupiter rare earth resource, achieving a 63% recovery rate in its existing beneficiation flowsheet without altering project scope.

Aurora Labs has entered a strategic MOU with Ares Armaments to co-develop advanced metal components for defence, aiming to revolutionise small-arms manufacturing with additive technology.

Electro Optic Systems has landed a significant €11.4 million contract for its Slinger Counter-Drone systems from a Western European NATO country, boosting its contract backlog to nearly A$400 million. This surge underscores EOS’s growing footprint in the defence sector amid rising drone threats.

Acrow Limited reported a 4% rise in underlying net profit for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions and a growing industrial access division now contributing half of group revenue. Despite some formwork delays, the company maintains a strong project pipeline and steady dividends.

Dyno Nobel reports a robust FY25 with a 23% rise in EBIT excluding major one-offs, nearing completion of its Fertilisers business separation and setting ambitious new decarbonisation targets.

Tungsten Mining’s latest Scoping Study confirms Mt Mulgine as a globally significant tungsten and molybdenum project, underpinning a preferred 6 Mtpa development with robust economics and a clear path to production.

Vection Technologies reports a 60% surge in operating cash flow in Q1 FY26, driven by a landmark $22.3 million Defence framework agreement and a strategic $21 million capital raise. The company is poised for sustainable profitability with a record $75 million contract pipeline through 2028.

BluGlass Limited reports a robust project pipeline exceeding US$100 million, bolstered by initial orders from Collins Aerospace and Infleqtion Inc, alongside strategic board appointments and a $6 million R&D tax rebate.

Aurora Labs has advanced its micro gas turbine propulsion program with critical durability testing, a new Defence contract phase, and a strategic $5.5 million capital raise to scale manufacturing and commercialisation.

Adisyn Ltd has strengthened its position in semiconductor innovation by commissioning a cutting-edge Atomic Layer Deposition system, accelerating its graphene interconnect development while maintaining a robust cash reserve.

Civmec Limited reports solid Q1 FY26 financials alongside key milestones in naval shipbuilding and infrastructure contracts, positioning itself strongly in Australia’s defence sector.