Latest Defence News

Electro Optic Systems has received A$60 million following the finalisation of a major contract, lifting its cash balance to approximately A$130 million as of June 30, 2025.

SciDev Limited has confirmed winning $21.5 million in new and renewed contracts spanning key industrial sectors, reinforcing its position in specialty water treatment solutions.

Vection Technologies has landed a $4.4 million follow-on contract from a top global defence contractor, bringing cumulative orders to around $10 million and setting the stage for a potential $21 million pipeline through 2030.

Electro Optic Systems projects first-half 2025 revenue between A$40 million and A$45 million, underpinned by a major Middle East contract and a growing contract backlog now at A$170 million.

DroneShield has landed a $9.7 million contract package in Latin America, reinforcing its foothold in the region’s defence market with deliveries scheduled for late 2025.

Inventis Limited has placed its commercial furniture division into voluntary administration, triggering a default event with its lender and prompting negotiations on financial restructuring.

Chalice Mining confirms its Gonneville Project Pre-Feasibility Study remains on track for Q4 2025, with environmental approvals progressing smoothly toward a late 2027 Final Investment Decision. The project’s staged open-pit design and innovative infrastructure plans underscore its strategic importance in critical minerals supply.

Civmec Limited has agreed to acquire Luerssen Australia for AUD 20 million, a move set to consolidate its position as a sovereign Australian shipbuilder and enhance its capabilities in naval vessel production.

Tasmea Limited forecasts a robust 34% increase in net profit after tax for FY26, driven by a record order book and strategic acquisitions, while reaffirming its FY25 earnings guidance.

Li-S Energy has secured a collaboration and supply agreement with a leading defence technology firm to test its lithium-sulfur batteries for military applications, marking a strategic step into the global defence sector.

SRG Global has locked in $850 million worth of contracts spanning water, energy, resources, and more, reinforcing its position as a diversified infrastructure leader in Australia and New Zealand.

Sun Silver Limited has verified significant antimony mineralisation at its Maverick Springs Project in Nevada, with historical drill core re-assays revealing broad intercepts and visual stibnite presence. The company is advancing a strategic engagement with the US Department of Defence to position the project as a critical domestic mineral source.