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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.

AML3D has landed a $4.5 million contract to supply two custom ARCEMY metal 3D printing systems to Newport News Shipbuilding, marking a significant expansion in the US defense manufacturing sector.

Austal Limited has reached a confidential equitable adjustment agreement with the US Navy, resolving cost and schedule issues on the T-ATS shipbuilding program and limiting the contract to three vessels.

VEEM Ltd has secured $14 million through a placement to fuel its expansion in defence manufacturing, including a landmark US$33 million licence agreement with Northrop Grumman. The company is poised to accelerate revenue in the second half of FY26 as it deepens ties with major US defence contractors.

VEEM Limited has completed a $14 million placement to accelerate its growth in the defence sector, highlighted by a new 9-year manufacturing licence agreement with Northrop Grumman valued initially at US$33 million. This positions VEEM alongside major US defence contractors and signals a significant step into the expanding submarine and naval supply chains.

FBR Limited has successfully placed the shortfall from its recent Share Purchase Plan, raising an additional $288,910 through issuing over 64 million shares. This capital injection supports the company’s ongoing development of its innovative robotic technologies.

Austal Limited secures a significant US$314 million contract option from the US Coast Guard, advancing the Offshore Patrol Cutter program with orders for three additional vessels.