Thursday, October 1, 2026

DroneShield secures another $11m government order for counter-drone system

ASX-listed DroneShield said a government agency customer has made an $11 million purchase order for its counter-drone/counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) equipment

XTEK hits record high of $48.5m in H1 FY23

Defence industry company XTEK has delivered a record half-year revenue of $48.5 million as it maintained its sharp focus on core capabilities and the implementation of its strategic plan, the company said in its recent results investor update. 

ASX-listed Telix Pharmaceuticals unveils potential plan for US listing

Melbourne-based biopharmaceutical giant Telix Pharmaceuticals announced today its plans for an initial public offering in the United States and listing on the Nasdaq Global...

Global manufacturing PMI remains in contraction in September— JP Morgan

The JP Morgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained in the contraction territory at the end of the year’s third quarter, posting a 49.1 rating in September up from August’s 49.0.

US manufacturing sector sees fastest PMI deterioration in December

US manufacturers have seen a steep decline in the health of the industry during the last month of 2022, according to the latest PMI...

Australian manufacturers’ economic outlook slumps in December

The outlook for Australia’s manufacturing sector has taken a dive in December following a sharp decrease in industry output, according to the latest Industrial Trends Survey conducted by Westpac and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). 

Rio Tinto reports manufacturing-facing metals drive production growth in 2025

Rio Tinto has reported an 8 per cent year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for 2025 and record quarterly output across several product groups, according to its latest ASX operations review.

AML3D to supply additional 3D printed components under Boeing contract

Wire additive manufacturing company AML3D is expanding the scope of its 3D printed components supply for Boeing to further develop its strategic partnership with the aerospace company. 

Quickstep to establish Kansas manufacturing plant to expand US market presence

Aerospace composite manufacturer Quickstep announced the selection of Wichita, Kansas as the preferred location for its first engineering and manufacturing facility in the United States. 

Australia’s manufacturing PMI hits near three-year high in August – S&P Global

Australia’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in nearly three years in August, with stronger demand and a rebound in exports driving higher output, according to the latest S&P Global data.
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