Latest Defense Sector News

Li-S Energy has accelerated its transition from research to manufacturing with a $7.8 million ARENA grant, new commercial partnerships, and plans for a large-scale production facility.

AML3D has secured a significant $1.7 million order for its ARCEMY X large-scale metal 3D printer from US defense supplier FasTech, marking a key milestone in its US expansion strategy.

Elsight’s Halo platform has advanced to the final phase of a major U.S. Defense Innovation Unit challenge, securing significant funding and positioning the company at the forefront of a generational unmanned systems investment cycle.

Critica Limited has raised A$8 million in an oversubscribed placement to accelerate development of its Jupiter rare earths project, positioning itself as a key supplier of critical minerals for emerging technologies.

Metal Powder Works has secured a follow-on contract with Westinghouse Electric Company to refine metal powders for nuclear additive manufacturing, reinforcing its foothold in a rapidly growing sector.

Pointerra Limited reported a stronger Q1 FY26 with nearly A$2 million in customer receipts and advancing AI-powered digital twin solutions across key sectors, setting the stage for improved cash flow and expanded market presence.

Carnegie Clean Energy marked steady progress in Q3 2025, hitting key manufacturing milestones for its CETO wave energy system in Spain, securing €4 million in EU funding, and raising $2.1 million from shareholders to fuel commercialisation efforts.

Pure Resources has completed the acquisition of the Garnet Hills mining lease and confirmed high-grade garnet products through metallurgical testing, positioning itself for feasibility studies and U.S. partnerships.

Li-S Energy has marked a milestone with the production of Australia’s first lithium metal foils and expanded its footprint in the global defense sector, supported by new manufacturing capabilities and strategic partnerships.

Evion Group has raised $2.3 million through a placement led by US-based Atlas Strategic Assets, aiming to expand graphite production in India and develop new facilities in the US. This move highlights Evion's growing role in critical minerals supply chains for allied industrial and defense sectors.

Sunrise Energy Metals has secured a strategic partnership with Lockheed Martin, granting the defense giant an option to purchase a quarter of scandium production from the Syerston Project over five years, aiming to boost scandium adoption in aerospace and defense.

Codan Limited reported a strong FY25 with significant revenue and profit growth, bolstered by a key U.S. acquisition and a robust outlook for FY26 driven by defense spending and gold market strength.