Latest National Security News

The Federal Treasurer has barred three foreign shareholders from exercising voting rights in Northern Minerals due to non-compliance with mandated share divestments, intensifying regulatory oversight amid ongoing FIRB investigations.

AdNeo’s subsidiary Catapult Education has been appointed to a multi-year contract with TAFE South Australia to supply vocational education content, supporting newly funded National Centres of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and National Security.

Island Pharmaceuticals has secured a critical collaboration with Texas Biomedical Research Institute to advance dose optimisation for its antiviral Galidesivir, targeting Marburg Virus Disease under the FDA Animal Rule. This second phase complements ongoing USAMRIID efforts and aims to de-risk pivotal study design with data from 32 non-human primates.

Amaero has resumed titanium powder production following a six-week safety-driven pause, implementing extensive facility and process upgrades to enhance operational safety and support future growth.

Archer Materials has raised $7 million through a placement and launched a $3 million share purchase plan, backing its strategic partnership with IonQ to develop sovereign quantum computing in Australia.

IperionX has bolstered its U.S. critical minerals footprint by acquiring the Camden assets adjacent to its Titan Project, unveiling surface stockpiles with up to 23% Total Heavy Minerals, up to 10 times Titan’s average grade, and established infrastructure that could accelerate domestic supply chains for titanium and rare earths.

Objective Corporation loses a longstanding Department of Defence support contract, impacting future recurring revenue but maintaining a commitment to sovereign tech innovation.

Ioneer Ltd has been conditionally awarded a long-term land lease by the U.S. Army to establish a critical boron processing facility at the Tooele Army Depot in Utah, marking a significant step in securing domestic defense supply chains.

Pure Resources and Rice University have secured 'Awardable' status on the DARPA ERIS Marketplace for their advanced Carbon Nanotube Fibre 3D thermal management technology, positioning them for potential US Department of Defense contracts.

Resolution Minerals has secured membership in the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium, opening doors to funding and collaboration that could accelerate its critical minerals projects in Idaho.

Amaero has fast-tracked the commissioning of its third advanced atomizer, expanding its US production capacity for refractory and titanium powders. The company completes a major capital plan on budget and prepares for a potential US IPO.

Harvest Technology Group has transitioned from assessing to actively executing its international defence market strategy by engaging a US national security advisory firm and appointing Dr Oleksandra Molloy as Defence Strategic Advisor for Europe.