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Nanoveu's EMASS division has been granted a US patent for a silicon accelerator that dramatically speeds up AI object detection, underpinning its next-gen ECS-DoT chip now in production at TSMC.

Hydrix is ramping up its defence technology efforts, focusing on sensing and autonomous systems aligned with Australia’s $425 billion 2026 National Defence Strategy. The company is developing internal prototypes and forging partnerships to commercialise intellectual property in counter-drone and ISR applications.

xReality Group (ASX: XRG) delivered a standout FY26 with total income up 43% to $20 million and EBITDA surging to $3.8 million, backed by rapid expansion of its Operator XR defence training platform.

Boresight Ltd (ASX: BST) recorded a 46% increase in revenue to $6.38 million for FY26, driven by global sales expansion and strategic investments including an $8 million IPO. Despite this growth, the company posted a $6.66 million net loss, largely due to increased operational expenses and significant share-based payments.

DroneShield Limited reported record revenue of $125.8 million for the half-year ended June 2026, driven by recurring income and geographic diversification, while posting a $32.2 million statutory loss due to margin pressure and strategic investments.

HighCom Limited’s FY26 results reveal a sharp revenue drop and widening loss driven by a US Government shutdown, but a strengthened leadership team and expanded global sales pipeline set the stage for recovery.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) reported a record first half in 2026 with revenue soaring 283% to A$168.8 million, driven by the MARSS acquisition and expanding defence contracts. The order book jumped 84% to A$846 million, underpinning a bullish outlook amid a global defence spending surge.

Nanoveu’s half-year report reveals a sharp drop in revenue and a widening net loss, offset by key technological milestones including a 16nm AI chip tape-out, drone efficiency gains, and a strategic robotics acquisition.

iTech Minerals has unveiled a transformative year at its Reynolds Range project with high-grade gold-antimony discoveries and a lithium joint venture with SQM, while managing a $1.09 million net loss and bolstering its cash reserves.

1414 Degrees has inked a letter of intent with South Korea’s JR Energy Solution to jointly develop and scale battery cells using its SiNTL silicon anode technology, targeting defence, UAV, space, and robotics markets.

Li-S Energy has shipped its first lithium-sulfur battery cells to the US Army DEVCOM C5ISR Center, marking a key milestone in its commercialisation and opening a pathway into US defence procurement.

Li-S Energy reported a reduced net loss of $4.9 million in FY26, propelled by major technological advances and a $7.8 million ARENA grant to scale manufacturing. The company secured key regulatory approvals and expanded strategic defence partnerships, positioning itself at the forefront of sovereign lithium sulfur battery supply.