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Etherstack posted a record $8.5 million in revenue for the first half of 2026, driven by strong project and support income, but statutory profit fell 67% due to front-loaded costs and higher expenses.

Nodestream has engaged Waypoint Strategic Partners to provide hands-on leadership and operational support for its US market entry, marking a shift from assessment to active execution under its Plan Consilience defence strategy.

DroneShield launches RfRecon, a portable AI-powered RF intelligence device designed to enhance situational awareness and decision-making in counter-drone missions. Initial customer engagement has begun with potential revenue expected in the second half of 2026.

Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) has secured $8 million through a placement to back its Belfast Plant commercialisation and US growth plans, supported by a mix of domestic and international investors including a strategic US partner.

Pure Resources has appointed Vice Admiral Michael Noonan AO, retired Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, to its Advisory Board for a year-long term, bolstering its defence strategy and engagement with Australian and allied government agencies.

Boresight Ltd (ASX: BST) marked its ASX debut in June with a successful $8 million IPO, reporting a 55% revenue increase in FY26 and securing a major US manufacturing expansion to meet rising defence drone demand.

Eden Innovations reported strong EdenCrete® trial results in India and North America, strategic hires for EdenShield® in defence markets, and completed a $4.05 million placement, ending the quarter debt-free with $5.2 million cash.

BluGlass capped FY26 with major contract wins including a $1.4 million Phase II deal with Uviquity, a $1.3 million agreement with a Fortune 500 data storage giant, and a world-record 1.9W output from its blue GaN laser, while raising $14.6 million to fuel growth.

Nodestream has advanced its defence strategy with key leadership hires, a $6.5 million capital raise, and fresh product launches, while expanding its footprint in the US and European markets.

xReality Group delivered a robust Q4 FY26, with cash receipts up 46% to $6.9 million and net operating cash flow rising 64% to $2.2 million. The company completed a $5.6 million US Department of Defense project on time and secured its first European contract with the Swedish Armed Forces.

dorsaVi has unveiled Sensor v6.5, its first wearable sensor that processes and acts on movement data in real time without cloud reliance, marking a key milestone in wearable Physical AI technology.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) posted a 284% surge in first-half 2026 revenue to $169 million, driven by robust defence contracts and regional tensions. Its order book hit a historic $846 million, prompting an upgrade to full-year guidance and signalling strong momentum in counter-drone and laser weapon systems.