Latest Sovereign Manufacturing News

Amaero Ltd has secured A$50 million through a share placement and plans a further A$3 million via a Share Purchase Plan to fast-track growth initiatives aligned with U.S. defense and manufacturing re-shoring priorities.

Amaero Ltd reported a 470% revenue surge to $3.8 million for FY2025, driven by expanded production capacity and exclusive supply deals, while continuing to invest heavily in infrastructure and operations, resulting in a $24.4 million loss.

DroneShield is investing $13 million to significantly expand its R&D and manufacturing footprint, aiming to boost annual production capacity nearly fivefold by the end of 2026.

Li-S Energy has successfully produced Australia’s first lithium metal foils ahead of schedule at its Geelong facility, marking a major step in domestic battery manufacturing and supply chain sovereignty.

Titomic’s Netherlands division has secured €800,000 in funding from the Dutch 3D Print Kompas program to advance its Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing technology, aiming to expand R&D and industrial applications across Europe.

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary updates on the status of its $7.58 million Federal Government grant, revealing repayment negotiations while advancing its innovative pilot plant in Tasmania.

Aurora Labs has been awarded a $544,333 Defence Industry Development Grant to expand its production capabilities for gas turbine propulsion systems, reinforcing Australia’s sovereign defence manufacturing.

VEEM Limited has been awarded $2 million in government grants to enhance its manufacturing capabilities for critical naval components, supporting Australia's nuclear submarine and defence programs.

Aurora Labs has reached a critical design freeze milestone under its Australian Defence Force contract, advancing its novel 3D-printed propulsion system towards testing and validation phases.

Nufarm’s 2025 AGM revealed a resilient FY24 performance despite industry headwinds, with strategic investments in omega-3 canola, biofuels, and cost-saving initiatives setting the stage for growth in FY25.

Aurora Labs has secured significant contracts in the Defence sector, advancing its micro gas turbine technology and expanding production capabilities following a successful capital raise.