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DroneShield Limited reports a staggering 1,091% revenue increase in 3Q25, driven by booming military and civilian counter-drone demand and strategic expansion of manufacturing and AI-powered SaaS offerings.

DroneShield Limited has delivered a blockbuster quarter with record revenue and operating cash flow, driven by new SaaS products and major government contracts. The company is positioning itself for sustained profitability and expansion into civilian markets.

BCAL Diagnostics has established a $10 million convertible note facility, with $5 million already committed, to accelerate its cancer detection technologies and commercial milestones.

Zip Co Limited has increased its on-market share buy-back limit from $50 million to $100 million, reflecting confidence in its financial strength and growth prospects. The move underscores the company’s commitment to capital management and shareholder returns.

Zip Co Limited has reported a near doubling in cash earnings for Q1 FY26, driven by robust transaction growth and improved operating leverage, particularly in the US market. The company also doubled its share buy-back program and raised its US transaction volume growth guidance.

DroneShield has promoted Angus Harris to Chief Technology Officer, reinforcing its leadership as it scales to meet rising global demand in defence markets. Meanwhile, Angus Bean shifts to Chief Product Officer to sharpen the company’s product strategy.

Podium Minerals has achieved a metallurgical breakthrough at its Parks Reef project, delivering an 80% recovery of key metals and a 50-fold concentrate grade upgrade. The company is advancing a A$12 million capital raise to accelerate development amid soaring platinum and palladium prices.

Veris Limited has acquired Melbourne-based Mesh Livable Communities and a 50% stake in the Parsel digital platform, boosting its urban planning and digital consulting capabilities. The deal, valued at up to AUD 3.18 million plus AUD 0.5 million for equity, is expected to be earnings accretive and strengthen Veris’ presence across Australia’s property and planning sectors.

Vection Technologies has secured $1.5 million in AI-driven enterprise orders spanning agritech, cybersecurity, real estate, healthcare, and public administration, reinforcing its recurring revenue model and cross-sector appeal.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a prime site and finalized key contracts for its Rare Earth Research and Processing Centre in Brazil, positioning itself as a critical Western-aligned rare earth supplier amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Aquirian Limited has secured a $2.3 million strategic placement with Topgroup and signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to form Drillforce WA, a 50 – 50 joint venture combining their drilling and blasting expertise.

Aspermont Limited has completed its Share Purchase Plan and shortfall placement, raising over A$1 million to fund its digital transformation and AI-driven services expansion.