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DroneShield (ASX:DRO) secured a $24.9 million contract to support the US Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401.

Elsight (ASX:ELS) has clinched a follow-on purchase order valued at approximately US$2 million from an American public safety sector customer.

Hydrix (ASX:HYD) unveiled a suite of ruggedised, tactical systems aimed at enhancing situational awareness and field medical capabilities.

Defence and aerospace manufacturer Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has finalised its acquisition of the MARSS business.

Eden Innovations (ASX:EDE) appointed Tony G to lead its EdenShield expansion into the European defence.

Metallium (ASX:MTM) announced that its American affiliate, Flash Metals Texas, has been awarded a US$1 million Phase II small business innovation research contract.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has announced a major capital raising initiative of up to $175 million to support growth opportunities and fund its recent acquisition of MARSS.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) is nearing the final stages of its acquisition of the MARSS defence technology business.

Sydney-based xReality Group (ASX:XRG) completed a high-stakes, 20-month subcontract for the US Department of Defence.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched a formal investigation into counter-drone manufacturer DroneShield (ASX:DRO).

A recent inquiry by the UK House of Commons Defence Committee has raised significant concerns regarding Britain’s ability to fulfil its commitments under the AUKUS security pact.

The federal government has bypassed a homegrown defence solution in favour of an additional $2.3 billion investment in American-made weaponry.