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Lynas Rare Earths has launched a fully underwritten A$750 million equity raising to fund its ambitious Towards 2030 growth strategy, aiming to expand rare earths production and downstream capabilities outside China.

Lynas Rare Earths reports FY25 revenue growth amid profit decline, completes major capital projects, and launches a $750 million equity raise to fund its expansive Towards 2030 strategy.

DroneShield was not selected as the Systems Integration Partner for the Australian Defence’s LAND 156 program, yet it reported record half-year revenue and profit driven by strong global demand for its counterdrone technology.

Everest Metals has received $150,000 from the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia to advance rubidium extraction at its Mt Edon project, aiming to establish Australia’s first commercial rubidium industry and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a role in the Australian Defence Force’s $1.3 billion Project LAND 156, aiming to develop advanced counter-drone capabilities over the next decade. Initial orders for EOS’s Slinger remote weapon system could boost revenues from 2026 onwards.

BluGlass Limited reported a 16% rise in revenue to $11.7 million for FY25, driven by key US Department of Defense contracts and new partnerships. However, the company’s net loss increased 8% to nearly $11 million amid ongoing R&D investment and operational scaling.

DroneShield Limited has reported a record half-year performance with revenues soaring 210% to A$72.3 million and a robust sales pipeline exceeding A$2.3 billion, underpinned by rising global defense spending and advanced AI counterdrone technology.

Katana Capital Limited reported a 10.63% gross investment return for the 2025 financial year, surpassing the All Ordinaries index by 1.16%. The fund’s defensive strategy and valuation discipline helped navigate a volatile market environment.

Duratec Limited reported a record FY25 with revenue climbing to $573 million and EBITDA up 11.3%, driven by strong growth in Energy and Emerging sectors despite softer Defence and Mining results.

Duratec Limited reported record FY25 results with revenue of $573 million and a robust $4.16 billion project pipeline, driven by strong Energy and Emerging sectors growth. Despite Defence sector delays, the company is well positioned for expansion in FY26.

Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd delivered a solid FY25 with $74.8 million revenue driven by subsea buoyancy demand, underpinning a $5.0 million underlying EBITDA. The company’s $57 million subsea order book and recent $45 million SURF awards set a promising stage for FY26 growth.

Matrix Composites & Engineering reported a 12% revenue decline in FY25 due to subdued drilling activity but achieved record SURF segment growth and secured a strong order book for FY26.