Latest Defense Sector News

Bio-Gene Technology Limited has secured A$3 million in U.S. Department of Defense grants to accelerate development of its two nature-derived insecticides, Flavocide and Qcide, targeting both military and civilian markets.

Elsight reported a robust 32% increase in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a strategic pivot towards the defense sector, which now accounts for over half of its total revenue. The company’s expanding customer base and debt elimination position it well for growth in 2025.

American West Metals has reported a substantial increase in its Storm Copper Project's mineral resource, alongside new high-grade copper discoveries and a successful A$7 million capital raise to fund further exploration and development.

Almonty Industries has secured an exclusive offtake agreement with South Korea’s SeAH Group to supply 100% of molybdenum from its Sangdong project, underpinning financial stability and strengthening local supply chains.

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.

IperionX has completed its inaugural end-to-end titanium powder production cycle using its proprietary HAMR process and secured exclusive rights to breakthrough titanium technologies, positioning itself for expanded manufacturing capacity and strong market demand.

BrainChip Holdings reports a US$20 million cash balance and key defense contracts in its December 2024 quarterly update, underscoring its growing foothold in neuromorphic AI commercialization.

Victory Metals Limited has announced a major upgrade to its North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Elements Project, with 71% of the resource now classified as Indicated and total tonnage rising to 247.5 million tonnes at 520 ppm TREO. This positions North Stanmore as a globally significant heavy rare earth clay deposit with promising scandium potential.

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.