Latest Unmanned Aerial Vehicles News

Aurora Labs has landed a $1 million Australian Government grant, matched dollar-for-dollar, to boost production of its micro gas turbine propulsion systems for defence applications using commercial 3D printing technology.

KTEK Aerosystems has restarted deliveries after Middle East conflict-related supply chain disruptions, shipping an initial A$500,000 order and aiming for 150 units per month within five months.

Orbital Corporation advances its UAV engine production and hybrid propulsion technology while managing a $0.5 million net cash outflow in Q1 2026, supported by a $43 million business pipeline and new international contracts.

1414 Degrees (ASX:14D) advances its SiNTL silicon anode technology, aiming to disrupt lithium-ion batteries in the rapidly expanding drone and UAV sector with higher capacity and faster charging.

Adisyn Ltd has landed a A$14 million placement led by heavyweight institutional investors following two major graphene technology milestones in semiconductors and stealth drone materials.

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.

True North Copper has secured a $250,000 Queensland Government grant to fund an advanced drone-based geophysical survey at its Mt Oxide Copper Project, aiming to uncover concealed copper deposits ahead of its 2026 drilling campaign.

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.

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.

Summit Minerals has initiated a cutting-edge UAV aeromagnetic survey at its Keystone Project in Nevada, marking the first major exploration there since 1943. The survey aims to refine drilling targets for silver, gold, and tungsten mineralisation.

Ragnar Metals has confirmed multiple high-grade gold and silver zones at its Harnäs Project in Sweden, including a promising new target at Silvergruvan. The company is gearing up for a maiden diamond drilling campaign in early 2026 to further explore these discoveries.

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.