Latest Defense News

Bio-Gene Technology reports promising progress on its US Department of Defense-funded insecticide projects, with early mosquito mortality evidence from its Flavocide wearable device and pending launch of its Qcide indoor spray program.

Almonty Industries has marked a pivotal milestone by delivering the first ore to the ROM pad at its Sangdong tungsten mine, signaling the start of commercial mining and a strategic shift in global tungsten supply chains.

Metal Powder Works has formalized a partnership with Austal USA to develop custom metal powders for US Navy additive manufacturing, positioning MPW within a critical defense supply chain.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has reported significant high-grade drill results from its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project, including a new mineralized zone and confirmation of robust mineralization at depth. These findings reinforce the project’s strategic value amid tightening global antimony supply.

EV Resources reports exceptional antimony recovery at its Los Lirios project using a simplified gravity process, paving the way for a lower-cost, accelerated development timeline.

Viking Mines Ltd is set to acquire six tungsten projects in Nevada, including the historically productive Linka Project, supported by a $750,000 investment from American Tungsten Corp. This move positions Viking to tap into critical mineral demand amid soaring tungsten prices and geopolitical supply risks.

Critical Metals Corp has released final results from its 2024 drilling program at the Fjord area of the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland, confirming stable rare earth element grades and highlighting strategic metals that reinforce the project’s global significance.

American Rare Earths has successfully produced mixed rare earth oxides from Halleck Creek ore, marking a pivotal technical breakthrough in its mineral processing program. This achievement advances the project closer to commercial viability amid growing demand for critical minerals.

Sunrise Energy Metals has raised A$32.5 million through a follow-on placement, advancing its flagship Syerston Scandium Project toward mid-2026 construction. This latest capital injection builds on a total of A$105 million raised since June 2025, underscoring strong investor confidence amid growing scandium demand.

DroneShield has landed a $49.6 million contract to supply handheld counterdrone systems to a European military customer, with deliveries and payments expected to complete by Q1 2026.

Titomic Limited has landed a $1.7 million Early Manufacturing Development contract with a leading defense prime, aiming to fast-track production of advanced defense components using its proprietary cold spray additive manufacturing technology.

Resolution Minerals appoints Dr Adam Roper as Chief Metallurgist to advance antimony, tungsten, and gold processing at its Idaho Horse Heaven Project, aligning with US defense supply chain goals.