Latest Defence Technology News

BluGlass and North Carolina State University have secured a third-year contract extension worth A$1.05 million from the U.S. Department of War’s CLAWS Hub, reinforcing their role in advanced gallium nitride laser development for defence and quantum technologies.

Elsight has transitioned from development to production with its new Aura communications platform, delivering initial units to a leading defence contractor and expanding its U.S. presence amid a strong financial turnaround in 2025.

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.

Elsight Limited has landed a substantial US$21.2 million contract for early 2026 deliveries, marking a dramatic increase in forward orders and reinforcing its role in the global defence and uncrewed systems sector.

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.

Aurora Labs has signed a landmark MOU with European defence giant MBDA to explore integrating its 3D-printed turbojet engines into advanced missile systems, marking a significant step into international defence markets.

Aurora Labs has secured its first $250,000 order for AU4 propulsion engines from Sovereign Propulsion Systems, marking a key step in its commercialisation strategy targeting unmanned aerial vehicles and defence markets.

New Frontier Minerals has kicked off a significant reverse circulation drilling program at its Harts Range project, aiming to unlock deeper deposits of heavy rare earth elements vital for advanced technologies.

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.

Electro Optic Systems has completed its acquisition of the UK-based Interceptor business, marking a strategic expansion into the AUKUS market and enhancing its counter-drone technology portfolio.

DroneShield Limited has clarified the recent exercise and sale of shares by its directors following performance option vesting, alongside addressing an erroneous contract announcement that was later withdrawn. The company also outlined steps to enhance compliance with ASX continuous disclosure and trading policies.

Critica Limited confirms gallium as a valuable by-product within its 1.8 billion tonnes Jupiter rare earth resource, achieving a 63% recovery rate in its existing beneficiation flowsheet without altering project scope.