Latest Propulsion Systems News

Aurora Labs has made significant strides in commercial propulsion delivery and deepened its partnership with European defence giant MBDA, while scaling manufacturing capabilities and reinforcing its Board with defence expertise.

Orbital UAV has entered the Middle East market with a USD 1.1 million order from a UAE sovereign government for its 50HFE propulsion systems and signed a long-term distribution agreement to expand its UAV propulsion presence.

Sprintex Limited has inked an exclusive distribution agreement with ChoisTechnics Corp. to expand its hydrogen fuel cell compressor presence in South Korea, targeting key mobility and stationary markets.

Orbital UAV has secured a pivotal engine order for heavy-lift drones, expanded its diagnostic support with Textron Systems, and entered a strategic MoU to participate in a NATO-aligned UAV program.

Aurora Labs reported a 15% revenue decline and a 12% increase in net loss for H1 2026, yet marked a strategic breakthrough with its first defence propulsion order and a successful $5.5 million capital raise.

Victory Metals has reported a remarkable 26-fold increase in Hafnium grade at its North Stanmore project, achieved through simple gravity separation, positioning the company as a potential key supplier of this critical defence metal.

Aurora Labs has marked a significant milestone by securing its first purchase order for micro gas turbine engines, alongside strategic MOUs with major defence groups and a $5.5 million capital raise to fuel growth.

Orbital Corporation Ltd reports a stronger cash position and a strategic new order for its 350cc heavy fuel engine, signalling growth in both military and commercial UAV markets.

Sovereign Metals has recovered a heavy rare earth monazite concentrate from its Kasiya project tailings, revealing concentrations of critical elements that surpass those of the world’s largest producers. This discovery could add a lucrative by-product stream at minimal cost, enhancing Kasiya’s strategic value amid tightening global supply chains.

Aurora Labs has signed a landmark MOU with European defence giant MBDA to explore integrating its 3D-printed turbojet engines into advanced missile systems, marking a significant step into international defence markets.

Aurora Labs has secured its first $250,000 order for AU4 propulsion engines from Sovereign Propulsion Systems, marking a key step in its commercialisation strategy targeting unmanned aerial vehicles and defence markets.

Titomic Limited has successfully completed a hot fire test on a solid rocket motor thrust chamber made with its Titomic Kinetic Fusion cold spray technology, marking a significant milestone in aerospace additive manufacturing.