Latest Drones News

DroneShield Limited reaffirms strong business fundamentals with record revenues in 2025, while addressing recent media reports and initiating an independent governance review.

Estrella Resources reports strong progress at its Werumata Limestone Project with over 70% of drilling completed, alongside promising manganese intersections at Ira Manganese Prospect. Infrastructure and feasibility studies are underway, positioning the company as a first mover in Timor-Leste’s emerging mining sector.

DroneShield Limited has clarified the recent exercise and sale of shares by its directors following performance option vesting, alongside addressing an erroneous contract announcement that was later withdrawn. The company also outlined steps to enhance compliance with ASX continuous disclosure and trading policies.

EOS has bolstered its counter-drone arsenal by acquiring a UK-based interceptor business and securing a landmark €71.4 million export contract for its 100kW high energy laser system with The Netherlands.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has acquired a UK-based interceptor drone business for A$10 million, adding a cutting-edge counter-drone capability to its portfolio. The move positions EOS as a leader in advanced drone defense technology with a commercial launch expected within two years.

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.

Li-S Energy has won a $7.8 million ARENA grant to accelerate development of a lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing facility in Australia, aiming to boost production capacity from 2 MWh to 1 GWh annually.

Electro Optic Systems has landed a significant €11.4 million contract for its Slinger Counter-Drone systems from a Western European NATO country, boosting its contract backlog to nearly A$400 million. This surge underscores EOS’s growing footprint in the defence sector amid rising drone threats.

Kula Gold has validated the North Yilgarn Star Prospect at its Mt Palmer project, spotlighting a historic drill hole with 5m at 6.80g/t gold and strong soil anomalies. The company prioritizes this target for follow-up exploration amid ongoing drilling campaigns.

West Coast Silver has launched a 2,500m aircore drilling campaign at its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, aiming to expand high-grade silver zones near the historic mine and along the Munni Munni fault. This follows a recent diamond drilling phase that intersected visible native silver, with assay results pending.

Orica Limited reported a 6% increase in revenue to AUD 8.14 billion and a 23% rise in EBIT to AUD 992.2 million for FY2025, alongside record safety performance and significant strides in decarbonisation.

Power Minerals Limited updates its acquisition of the Gamma Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, clarifying historical data limitations and securing $4.1 million to fund exploration activities.