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Provaris Energy has successfully completed the first phase of engineering design for a pioneering large-scale liquefied CO₂ tank, advancing carbon capture storage solutions with Yinson Production.

IperionX has completed commissioning of its titanium powder and component manufacturing facilities, setting the stage for a major production scale-up backed by US Department of War funding. The company is progressing commercial contracts and advancing its critical minerals project in Tennessee.

FBR Limited has set a new speed record with its Hadrian H04 bricklaying robot and secured its first binding sale of the Mantis welding robot, while advancing its partnership with Samsung Heavy Industries and navigating tight cash reserves.

AML3D Limited has reported a remarkable 360% increase in customer receipts for the December 2025 quarter, driven by strong demand from the US defence sector and a robust order book of A$16.5 million for FY26. The company is accelerating its US scale-up strategy while expanding into UK and European defence markets.

Metal Powder Works reported a stellar December quarter with a threefold increase in CP-Ti orders, expansion into precious metals, and strategic contracts that position it strongly in defence and advanced manufacturing markets.

FBR Limited has secured a binding conditional purchase order worth AUD 990,000 from a leading US heavy equipment dealer for its Mantis welding robot, marking a significant milestone during its prototyping phase.

Austal has won a A$135 million contract extension to build two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Australian Border Force, expanding its fleet and reinforcing maritime security capabilities.

Metal Powder Works has formalized a partnership with Austal USA to develop custom metal powders for US Navy additive manufacturing, positioning MPW within a critical defense supply chain.

IperionX partners with Carver Pump to fast-track production of critical titanium components for U.S. Navy ships, aiming to cut lead times from over a year to under a week.

The Australian Treasurer has approved Hanwha Corporation’s increase of its direct equity stake in Austal Limited from 9.9% to 19.9%, setting the stage for potential strategic partnerships as Austal rides a wave of record revenues and defence contracts.

NH3 Clean Energy progresses its WAH2 Project through the FEED phase while forging a pivotal MoU with Japanese giant ITOCHU Corporation to develop clean ammonia bunkering in the Asia Pacific region by 2030.

FBR Limited unveiled its new DST-enabled Mantis welding robot targeting heavy fabrication sectors while completing key milestones on its Hadrian bricklaying technology and securing a $22 million financing package.