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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.

Civmec Limited reports solid Q1 FY26 financials alongside key milestones in naval shipbuilding and infrastructure contracts, positioning itself strongly in Australia’s defence sector.

Austal Limited reported a robust FY2025 with revenue up 24% and EBIT doubling, underpinned by a landmark Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Australian Government and significant US contract wins.

AML3D Limited reported steady quarterly receipts alongside a landmark US Navy Letter of Intent and significant orders, underpinning a major growth phase in the US and Europe.