DroneShield shares jump on sales boost

Shares in Australian-Israeli anti-drone security company, DroneShield (ASX: DRO) leapt 22 per cent this week on more positive sales news. The company reported increased cash inflows for the June quarter, continuing positive cash flows from its drone detection and counter-measure product portfolio. Record cash inflows of $1.1 million were recorded, reducing net cash burn to…

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Titomic announces sale of TKF metal 3D printing systems 3d printer manufacturer Titomic has announced the sale of cold spray additive manufacturing systems and associated equipment to Spanish technology centre Fundacion Centre Technologico Miranda de Ebro (CTME). The sale includes D633 medium-pressure and D523 low-pressure cold spray systems, a powder feeder and integrated spray booth…

Eight grants to develop priority defence capabilities

Eight small to medium-sized businesses delivering priority capabilities for Defence will be assisted by federal government grants totalling $3.47 million. The Defence Global Competitiveness and Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority grant programmes help Australian businesses boost manufacturing, harness their expertise and increase jobs. The latest recipients are: QPE Advanced Manufacturing (pictured) will receive $1 million to…