Latest Us Department Of Defense News

SciDev Limited reported a 5% revenue decline in FY25 but secured major contracts and reaffirmed strong growth guidance for FY26. Key proprietary technologies like CatChek™ and PFAS treatment are driving expansion.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited reported a net loss of AUD 2.58 million for FY2025 while making significant strides in developing its bio-insecticides Flavocide and Qcide, securing US Department of Defense grants and expanding global partnerships.

Orbital Corporation reveals a strategic pivot amid evolving US drone policies, with a new management team driving growth beyond Boeing Insitu. FY25 guidance shows revenue decline but promising new contracts.

Iluka Resources reported a 31% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025, challenged by lower mineral sands prices but buoyed by strong cost controls and early project milestones.

Nova Minerals has garnered strong support from Alaska’s Governor and the Australian Consular-General for its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project, aligning with key infrastructure and national security priorities.

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.