defense applications

Critical Metals ($CRML) completes acquisition of 50.5% stake in Tanbreez Mining, raising ownership to 92.5%, with plans to advance rare earth production.

ZenaTech reported record $12.9M full-year revenues, up 558% YoY, driven by $10.1M from new Drone-as-a-Service segment. Q4 revenues jumped 670%.

Tower Semiconductor rises 4.22% after announcing high-performance radar chip production for U.S. defense with Axiro Semiconductor, ramping to volume at domestic facilities.

Global AI-drone market projected to surge from $12.3B (2024) to $51.3B (2033), driven by logistics, defense, and infrastructure innovations.

Antimony demand surges as Western nations seek domestic production alternatives to Chinese supply dominance, with market projected to grow to $4.3-4.4B by 2035.

Maris-Tech raises $2M through registered direct offering of shares at $1.24, deploying capital for working capital and corporate operations.

Tungsten prices surge 500% yearly due to supply constraints, Chinese export curbs, and rising defense demand. Deficit expected through 2026 with limited near-term relief.

U.S. awards $1.6B to USA Rare Earth for domestic rare-earth processing to reduce foreign supply dependence and strengthen critical material supply chains for defense and energy sectors.