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Senetas Corporation reported a reduced half-year loss with stable revenue, despite export permit delays in the Middle East. The company’s strategic alliance with Nokia and ongoing sovereign encryption developments underpin a positive outlook for FY2026.

6K Additive, a US-based metal powder innovator, reports a 3.85% revenue dip to US$17.7 million and narrows net loss to US$17.9 million in its first ASX-listed year. The company plans a fivefold capacity expansion backed by significant government grants and a US$27.4 million loan.

HighCom Limited has revealed a sharp downturn in its half-year results, with revenue plunging 59% and a $6.8 million loss after tax, driven by US government shutdown impacts. The company is banking on new lightweight XTclave® armour products to fuel a recovery in the second half of FY26.

AF Legal Group Limited has reported a robust half-year performance, with revenue climbing 40% to $17.8 million and profits reaching new heights, driven by strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies.

PPK Group Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a $10.5 million profit for H1 2026, driven by a significant non-cash gain from its Li-S Energy investment and strategic portfolio adjustments.

Dateline Resources has acquired the Music Valley Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, backed by historical high-grade data, and invested US$1 million in Fermi Critical Minerals to boost exploration across the US. This move complements its existing gold and rare earth projects, positioning the company at the forefront of critical mineral supply chain security.

Harvest Technology Group’s half-year report reveals a 50% revenue decline and a widening net loss, offset by a $6 million funding facility and strategic partnerships.

Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd reported a $9.4 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by a 32% drop in revenue to $26.9 million. Despite the weak first half, the company anticipates a robust second half to meet or exceed last year’s full-year revenue.

Tribeca Global Natural Resources Limited reported a remarkable turnaround with a $69.5 million net profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a fully franked dividend declaration. The company’s net tangible asset per share more than doubled, reflecting strong commodity market dynamics and strategic investment execution.

Metal Powder Works Limited reported a substantial increase in its half-year loss to $3.7 million, driven by investments in production scaling and market expansion. Revenue more than doubled, reflecting strong demand in defence, aerospace, and nuclear sectors.

BluGlass Limited reported a 14% revenue increase to A$5.76 million and a 28% reduction in net loss to A$4.1 million for H1 FY26, bolstered by a key US Department of War contract extension and a refreshed board driving growth.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd has corrected its half-year results to reveal a robust 55.2% increase in earnings per share, alongside a strong 27% revenue growth driven by demand for its safety braking systems.