Latest Defence Systems News

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Vection Technologies has secured a $2.2 million defence contract for its new FEDRA edge data appliance, marking a significant step in its AI-powered military technology portfolio under a $22.3 million framework agreement.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
3 Feb 2026
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) addresses rumours about relocating its headquarters and stock listing to Europe, affirming no such decisions have been made despite strong growth in European defence markets.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
2 Feb 2026
Sovereign Metals has successfully recovered a high-value heavy rare earth concentrate from its Kasiya project in Malawi, while securing a strategic collaboration with the World Bank’s IFC to underpin sustainable development and financing.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Jan 2026
BrainChip Holdings has bolstered its financial position with a A$35 million capital raise and commenced volume production of its AKD1500 neuromorphic AI chip, while deepening its strategic partnership with Parsons’ defence arm.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
29 Jan 2026
Strategic Elements Ltd reports steady progress in its cutting-edge ventures across automation, AI, and material science, supported by a strong cash position and government-backed innovation incentives.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
28 Jan 2026
Delta Lithium has updated its Mt Ida Mineral Resource Estimate, revealing one of the world’s highest-grade rubidium oxide resources alongside lithium and tantalum, while advancing drilling and processing studies.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
19 Jan 2026
Electro Optic Systems has inked a conditional US$80 million contract to supply a 100kW high energy laser weapon to a South Korean customer, marking its second major export order in this advanced defence technology.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
15 Dec 2025
Critica Limited has produced a second high-grade rare earth product from its Jupiter Project, achieving 86% total rare earth oxide and confirming the repeatability of its beneficiation process. This milestone reinforces Jupiter's status as Australia's premier rare earth resource amid growing global supply chain concerns.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
2 Dec 2025
Locksley Resources has kicked off its maiden drilling at the El Campo Rare Earths Prospect and secured full regulatory approval for an expanded program at the Desert Antimony Mine, setting the stage for continuous exploration updates through mid-2026.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
27 Nov 2025
Electro Optic Systems has resolved ASIC's investigation into its 2022 revenue guidance breaches by agreeing to a $4 million penalty, paving the way for renewed focus on growth and governance.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
26 Nov 2025
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) reports a surge in contract backlog to $415 million, anchored by a landmark $125 million export order for a high-energy laser weapon. Despite a $34.3 million operating cash outflow in Q3, EOS is poised for growth with new defence contracts and product innovations.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
31 Oct 2025
Locksley Resources has made significant strides in its US critical minerals strategy, advancing proprietary antimony refining technology and expanding its Mojave Project landholding. The company also completed an oversubscribed capital raise to fund upcoming drilling and downstream processing initiatives.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
28 Oct 2025