Latest Defence Sector News

Metal Powder Works has scaled its NextGen powder production to 100 metric tonnes per annum with an industry-leading saleable yield above 95%, setting the stage for an 800MT capacity by 2028 at a fraction of conventional costs.

Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX:SOR) advanced its Energy Ink™ technology and commenced a pilot deployment of its EdgeiQ system at a WA gold mine, while maintaining a solid cash position of A$2.87 million and no debt.

HighCom Technology secures a nearly A$10 million contract from the Australian Defence for counter small uncrewed aerial systems, marking its first major C-UAS order and reinforcing its defence sector presence.

dorsaVi is pivoting from wearable sensors to powering next-gen exoskeletons, leveraging its neuromorphic RRAM technology to tap a projected $2 billion market by 2033.

Ragusa Minerals has reported strikingly high manganese and gold assay results from rock samples at its Purple Pansy Project in Arizona, setting the stage for targeted geophysical surveys and drilling to define a maiden resource.

AML3D has maintained a steady $2.2 million quarterly revenue run rate and secured $12.5 million in new orders during 3Q26, pushing its total orders for FY2026 to $29 million. The company is aggressively expanding its US manufacturing footprint and making initial inroads into UK and European defence markets.

Elsight Limited has reported a staggering 12-fold revenue increase in Q1 2026 to US$11.6 million, driven by strong U.S. defence contracts and early commercial traction. The company also soft-launched a GNSS-denied positioning product, marking a strategic shift toward a broader uncrewed systems platform.

Orthocell’s Q1 FY26 revenue hits $3.2 million, buoyed by growing US sales of its Remplir nerve repair device and a robust $48 million cash position supporting global expansion.

PPK Group has inked a conditional deal to sell its near 40% interest in Craig International Ballistics to German defence firm Mehler for a headline price of A$27.45 million plus a potential earn-out. Completion is targeted by June 30, 2026, subject to regulatory and contractual conditions.

Eden Innovations has unveiled EdenShield®, a new division focused on commercialising advanced carbon nanotube-enhanced materials and dual-fuel systems for defence and critical infrastructure, aiming to tap into a rapidly expanding global aerospace and defence market.

Duratec's joint venture with Ertech has clinched a $281 million contract to upgrade submarine infrastructure at HMAS Stirling, marking a major step in Australia's AUKUS defence preparations.

Harvest Technology Group has secured independent validation of its Nodestream platform's strong fit within the US defence sector, highlighting a clear pathway for market entry focused on bandwidth-constrained communications.