Latest Us Department Of Defense News

EcoGraf Limited reveals a major breakthrough in its HFfree® graphite purification technology, cutting operating costs by 25% and projecting a US$282 million NPV for its initial 25,000 tonnes per annum facility. This positions the company as a competitive, eco-friendly supplier amid rising global demand and geopolitical shifts in battery materials.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reports robust scandium assay results from its inaugural scandium-focused drilling at Currajong, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate in September 2025.

Resolution Minerals has expanded its critical minerals footprint with the acquisition of the Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, complementing its Australian assets and setting the stage for a NASDAQ listing.

International Graphite Limited (ASX, IG6) has signed a cooperation agreement to develop a 3,000 t/y expandable graphite facility in Germany, advancing its global footprint alongside progress at its Collie micronising plant and Springdale project, supported by potential US Department of Defense funding.

Pointerra Limited reported strong FY25 Q4 results marked by new enterprise customers, a major US defense subcontract, and significant cashflow improvements. The company’s AI-enhanced digital twin platform is gaining traction across multiple sectors, setting the stage for growth in FY26.

xReality Group delivered a strong Q4 FY25 with $4.7 million in cash receipts, driven by growth in its Operator XR enterprise software and entertainment divisions, alongside a $2 million placement to institutional investors supporting international expansion.

St George Mining has announced a significant high-grade rare earth discovery at its Araxá Project in Brazil, with initial drilling revealing grades up to 13.4% TREO, expanding the known resource by about 1km. This breakthrough highlights the project's potential to become a major global rare earths supplier.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited has secured $2.45 million to fund critical safety studies and scale-up production of its novel insecticides Flavocide and Qcide, positioning the company for upcoming regulatory approvals and commercial partnerships.

Latrobe Magnesium secures EPA licence extension and prepares to start magnesium oxide production in August, while pursuing a significant legal counterclaim and advancing commercial plant plans.

Vital Metals Limited has released a comprehensive Scoping Study for its Tardiff Rare Earths deposit in Canada, revealing strong economic potential with an 11-year mine life and significant neodymium-praseodymium resources.

DroneShield Limited has reported record revenue growth in 2Q25, driven by soaring demand for AI-powered counterdrone solutions amid a global surge in defense spending. The company’s expanding $2.33 billion sales pipeline and strong cash position position it well for future growth.

EcoGraf Limited has advanced its vertically integrated battery anode materials business with a US$105 million financing mandate for its Epanko Graphite Mine and positive momentum in US and EU government support.