Latest Aerospace Defense News

Structural Monitoring Systems Plc (SMS) reported a breakout second half of FY25 with a $3.1 million profit after tax, driven by strong operational leverage and strategic growth in avionics. The company secured over US$1 million in new orders from CAL FIRE and advanced FAA certification for its innovative sensor technology.

Amaero has successfully qualified its C103 and Ti64 metal powders through a collaboration with Auburn University’s NCAME, meeting Velo3D’s standards and paving the way for initial commercial shipments in FY2026.

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.

Amaero has completed commissioning its second advanced atomizer at its Tennessee facility, reinforcing its production capacity and reaffirming strong revenue visibility for FY2026. The company’s strategic investments position it as a key domestic supplier in the US advanced manufacturing sector.

Sovereign Metals secures a major endorsement from Japan’s Toho Titanium, confirming its Kasiya rutile as premium feedstock for high-spec titanium products amid soaring aerospace and defense demand.

IperionX has secured a significant U.S. Department of Defense contract worth up to US$99 million to supply low-cost, high-performance titanium components, marking a major step in reshoring critical materials manufacturing.

Aurora Labs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mayman Aerospace to jointly develop 3D-printed micro gas turbines for advanced VTOL aircraft, marking its strategic entry into the U.S. aerospace sector.

Green Critical Minerals has secured a formal sample request from a leading European thermal management provider, marking a significant step in commercialising its VHD Graphite technology across multiple high-demand sectors.

Amaero has inked a five-year exclusive supply agreement with Velo3D, valued at approximately A$35 million, to provide critical titanium and refractory alloy powders for advanced metal 3D printing. This partnership underscores a strategic push to bolster U.S. domestic manufacturing capabilities in aerospace and defense sectors.

IperionX has landed a $47.1 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a domestic titanium supply chain, marking a significant step toward reducing reliance on foreign sources for this critical metal.

Almonty Industries has secured an exclusive offtake agreement with South Korea’s SeAH Group to supply 100% of molybdenum from its Sangdong project, underpinning financial stability and strengthening local supply chains.

IperionX has completed its inaugural end-to-end titanium powder production cycle using its proprietary HAMR process and secured exclusive rights to breakthrough titanium technologies, positioning itself for expanded manufacturing capacity and strong market demand.