Latest Defence News

xReality Group delivered a standout Q3 FY26 with a 62% jump in cash receipts and a new Mixed Reality sale to the US Department of Defense, underpinning its growing Operator XR platform.

Powerhouse Ventures holds $6.14 million in liquid assets and advances new technology fund launch despite challenging market conditions.

Battery Age Minerals delivered maiden drilling success at Austria’s Bleiberg project, expanded its Apex Germanium-Gallium footprint in Utah by 40%, and confirmed high-grade gold-silver mineralisation at Argentina’s El Aguila. The company also progressed germanium technology evaluations and appointed a new CEO.

Vection Technologies has reported its third straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by a $30 million Defence order book and a surge in AI contracts worth $4 million across multiple sectors.

Talga Group reported record anode production at its EVA plant and significant progress on its 5,000tpa Vittangi anode plant FEED study, alongside strategic partnerships and exploration breakthroughs.

Orbital Corporation advances its UAV engine production and hybrid propulsion technology while managing a $0.5 million net cash outflow in Q1 2026, supported by a $43 million business pipeline and new international contracts.

Victory Metals has reported record rare earth oxide grades and exceptional metallurgical results at its North Stanmore project, alongside strategic partnerships and heritage clearances that unlock exploration potential.

Nimy Resources has identified significant extensions to its high-grade gallium deposit at Mons Block 3 and shipped test material to the US as part of a strategic partnership. A scoping study is underway to evaluate mining and processing economics, while regional exploration continues across multiple targets.

HyTerra Ltd is progressing its flagship Nemaha hydrogen project with a key production test planned for Q2 2026, while expanding its global footprint through strategic partnerships and a $7 million capital raise.

Codan Limited is on track to deliver over 60% growth in EBIT and NPAT for FY26, driven by stronger-than-expected Communications segment revenue and profit margins, alongside robust Minelab performance.

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.

Sovereign Metals' March 2026 update reveals a robust DFS for its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project, a substantial resource upgrade, strategic offtake MOUs, and a high-value heavy rare earth by-product discovery.