Latest Defence Sector News

Energy Transition Minerals (ASX: ETM) has appointed Alexander B. Gray, a former senior US national security official, to its Strategic Advisory Board, enhancing its geopolitical clout and US engagement as it pushes forward with its Greenland rare earths project.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) invites eligible shareholders to participate in a capped A$25 million Share Purchase Plan at the same price as its recent A$150 million institutional placement, supporting its MARSS acquisition and growth strategy.

AnteoTech has secured independent validation of its Ultranode™ 95 silicon anode in commercial-format battery cells, demonstrating over 40% higher energy density and strong cycle life, advancing its push into the growing drone battery market.

Eden Innovations appoints former European Parliament member Antanas Guoga to lead EdenShield’s push into European defence and critical infrastructure markets amid surging regional security spending.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has raised A$190 million through institutional and strategic placements at an 9.3% discount, alongside a planned A$25 million share purchase plan, to fund its MARSS acquisition and expand defence capabilities.

Hydrix Limited has bolstered its balance sheet by raising $3.89 million and converting $5.1 million of debt into equity, positioning itself to expand its Defence technology footprint following a $1.2 million contract with NIOA Group.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has closed its three-year turnaround and is now poised for growth, backed by a landmark high-energy laser contract, a major European acquisition, and a $175 million capital raise.

Critica Limited has achieved a major leap in rare earth product quality at its Jupiter Project, producing a Mixed Rare Earth Oxide with approximately 97% Total Rare Earth Oxide and strong recovery rates that bolster its mine-to-magnet ambitions.

Li-S Energy has secured vital approvals to airfreight lithium-sulfur prototype cells to the United States, paving the way for direct engagement with US defence and drone sectors.

Evion Group has secured an exclusive option to acquire a high-grade fluorspar project in Nevada, complementing its graphite assets and supported by a $6.5 million capital raise to fund US expansion and exploration.

EV Resources’ maiden drilling at Los Lirios reveals a broad, shallow antimony carbonate replacement system with promising high-grade intercepts, setting the stage for a potential bulk-tonnage open-pit development and a maiden JORC resource by Q3 2026.

4DS Memory is accelerating commercialisation of its 60nm ReRAM technology in India, aligning with the country’s AUD$25 billion semiconductor investment and targeting mature-node industrial and defence sectors.