Latest Defence Sector News

Metal Powder Works reported a stellar December quarter with a threefold increase in CP-Ti orders, expansion into precious metals, and strategic contracts that position it strongly in defence and advanced manufacturing markets.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) valued at approximately A$447 million, aiming to establish a leading Western rare earths and critical minerals producer with a fully integrated supply chain.

Nova Minerals’ 2025 drilling at the Korbel Gold Deposit in Alaska reveals a near-surface higher-grade core, supporting a pilot starter pit and promising cost efficiencies through ore sorting.

EV Resources has commenced a fully funded maiden diamond drilling program at its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, aiming to define a maiden JORC resource by Q3 2026 and accelerate towards production.

Talga Group reports significant high-grade gallium and other critical elements from surface sampling at its Aero Project in Sweden, highlighting the site's growing strategic importance amid rising global demand for technology metals.

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.

PWR Holdings has secured a US$9.1 million follow-on contract to supply advanced cooling solutions for a US government aerospace and defence project, extending its involvement through FY 2027.

Elsight Limited has secured a US$460,000 purchase order from a U.S. public safety customer, marking a significant commercial milestone amid accelerating FAA regulations for drone operations beyond visual line of sight.

Symal Group Limited is acquiring an 80% stake in Davison Earthmovers for $23.2 million, marking a strategic expansion into South Australia's civil infrastructure market. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive from the first year and includes significant plant and equipment assets.

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.

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.

PeopleIN Limited has announced the sale of its Health and Community brands to Healthcare Australia for $20.25 million, unlocking capital to fuel growth in infrastructure, defence, and agriculture sectors.