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Electro Optic Systems updates its 2025 revenue outlook to $115-125 million from existing contracts, with potential for an additional $25 million from new orders. The company’s contract backlog has jumped to $299 million, reflecting strong demand despite some delays in contract signings.

Everest Metals has initiated a 2,500m drilling campaign at its Mt Edon project in Western Australia, aiming to upgrade and expand its significant rubidium resource amid rising global demand for this critical mineral.

Marquee Resources has confirmed consistently high-grade antimony mineralisation at its Mt Clement (Eastern Hills) Project, setting the stage for a maiden JORC resource estimate expected within two weeks.

DroneShield was not selected as the Systems Integration Partner for the Australian Defence’s LAND 156 program, yet it reported record half-year revenue and profit driven by strong global demand for its counterdrone technology.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a role in the Australian Defence Force’s $1.3 billion Project LAND 156, aiming to develop advanced counter-drone capabilities over the next decade. Initial orders for EOS’s Slinger remote weapon system could boost revenues from 2026 onwards.

Metal Powder Works has landed a $1 million contract to supply the US Navy with a portable metal powder production system, marking a significant step in defense-focused additive manufacturing.

AML3D has secured a AU$1.2 million order from Austal USA for a portable ARCEMY Small additive manufacturing system, set to enhance the US Navy’s manufacturing capabilities with rapid deployment and flexible use.

DroneShield has landed its largest-ever contract worth $61.6 million from a European military reseller, surpassing its entire 2024 revenue. Delivery is slated for Q3 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth trajectory.

Li-S Energy has secured a collaboration and supply agreement with a leading defence technology firm to test its lithium-sulfur batteries for military applications, marking a strategic step into the global defence sector.

HighCom Limited has landed a significant A$2.6 million order from the Australian Department of Defence to supply Counter Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems, marking a strategic expansion into counter-drone technology.

Pointerra Limited has joined forces with Leidos as a subcontractor on the US Army’s $499 million GRIDS IV program, aiming to enhance real-time geospatial intelligence through advanced AI and machine learning technologies.

ABx Group has discovered a new rare earth element province 52 km east of its Deep Leads resource in northern Tasmania, revealing exceptionally high grades of terbium and dysprosium critical for advanced technologies. This discovery aligns with shifting global supply dynamics amid US incentives and Chinese export restrictions.