Latest Drones News

PPK Group reports record revenue at Craig International Ballistics and advances lithium sulfur battery technology, while preparing for a CEO transition and focusing on sovereign manufacturing.

Electro Optic Systems has completed its acquisition of the UK-based Interceptor business, marking a strategic expansion into the AUKUS market and enhancing its counter-drone technology portfolio.

Loyal Metals has launched a cutting-edge geophysical survey program at its Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine, aiming to build on recent drilling success and pinpoint new mineral targets for 2026.

First Graphene has locked in a 12-month exclusive global license to develop and sell graphene-enhanced carbon paste, a breakthrough material already boosting solar cell efficiency and cutting costs.

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directors following performance option vesting, alongside addressing an erroneous contract announcement that was later withdrawn.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.