Latest Defence News

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.

Fleetwood Limited has reported a remarkable 284% increase in net profit after tax for FY25, alongside a 400% rise in dividends, signaling strong momentum across its modular building and accommodation segments.

Atturra Limited has become the first Australian Microsoft Solutions Partner to earn the Private Cloud Solution Partner designation, underscoring its leadership in sovereign and hybrid cloud services for critical sectors.

SKS Technologies has delivered a remarkable 92% revenue surge in FY25, driven by its data centre strategy and traditional business growth, while expanding bank facilities and forecasting $300 million revenue for FY26.

Veris Limited has returned to profitability in FY25, driven by strong growth in its digital and spatial advisory services, while declaring its first dividend in years and strengthening its cash position.