Latest Defense Industry News

IperionX has landed a $47.1 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a domestic titanium supply chain, marking a significant step toward reducing reliance on foreign sources for this critical metal.

China’s new export restrictions on molybdenum have shifted global supply dynamics, positioning EV Resources’ Parag copper-molybdenum project in Peru as a strategic alternative supplier to the USA and Americas. With strong drilling results confirming high-grade molybdenum by-product, EV Resources is advancing plans amid growing demand.

Larvotto Resources has reported robust progress at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, highlighted by exceptional drilling results and a successful $30 million capital raise, positioning the company for production by late 2025.

AML3D Limited has reported a strong December quarter marked by significant defense contract completions, a $30 million capital raise, and strategic expansion into the US and European markets. The company is poised for accelerated growth, underpinned by a major US Navy funding boost and new sector entries.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has completed its acquisition of Southern Cross Gold Ltd, issuing over 125 million shares and announcing key board changes. The move positions the company to advance the high-potential Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project amid a strengthened leadership team.

Battery Age Minerals has verified the presence of Germanium-76 in concentrate from Austria’s historic Bleiberg mine, positioning the project as a strategic supplier for semiconductor materials amid tightening global supply.

Vection Technologies has secured a key distribution agreement to enter the Bulgarian market and partnered with DigiLens to integrate XR apps into advanced smart glasses, signaling a strategic push into Europe and global industrial sectors.

Titomic Limited has appointed Jim Simpson as Managing Director, consolidating leadership as the company accelerates its expansion in the US additive manufacturing market.

AML3D has delivered Copper-Nickel components for the U.S. Navy’s Virginia-Class submarine program in under five weeks, a dramatic reduction from traditional manufacturing timelines, reinforcing Australia’s role in the AUKUS defense supply chain.