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June 2026

Boresite drones

Boresight lists on ASX

 Boresight Ltd (ASX: BST), an Australian defence-technology company specialising in low-cost aerial target drones for counter-drone training, today commences trading on the Australian Securities Exchange in Sydney, following a strongly supported $8 million initial public offering. Managing Director and CEO Justin Olde says, “A lot of people have put in a lot of work to get us here today and I’m proud of every one of them. Boresight is proof that Australia can build a world-class offering. Our aerial target drones and the proprietary control system supporting them enable safe, repeatable and cost-effective training for this new age of drone warfare and that matters enormously. Safe, repeatable, affordable training is a critical requirement for militaries and counter-drone customers. “The scale of opportunity for Boresight is big. If you think about the number of soldiers around the world who need to be trained in this area, it’s a big number.  We’ll use the funds from the raise to invest in new manufacturing capability and grow our team to capitalise on this opportunity and continue to develop our offering.” The Fyshwick-based company designs affordable drones built to be shot down, allowing military forces to train against realistic drone threats at a fraction of the cost of using commercial alternatives. Boresight sells its aerial target drones and proprietary control system to the militaries of 14 countries, including the United States and Australia, and has expanded with offices in Huntsville, Alabama, and Nottingham, England. The IPO, priced at $0.20 per share, gives Boresight a market capitalisation of approximately $41.8 million on listing. Boresight delivers an integrated aerial target drone ecosystem that enables realistic counter-UAS training and testing for defence forces. The company’s systems combine attritable aerial target drones, mission planning software and scalable ground control systems to support threat emulation and operational readiness.  Boresight’s platform […]

Air Springs Solarurbanairsprings

Engineers explore pneumatic air spring actuation for 30-40 per cent boost to outputs of industrial energy and rural solar farms

  Urban business including commercial, manufacturing and processing plants have been quick to recognise the cost efficiencies of solar power Australia is on track for 82% renewable energy by 2030, according to the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water. This doubling of green energy’s share of the energy mix within the current decade is driven by record solar and wind investments and battery advances. Urban businesses – including manufacturers, food and beverage and primary processors, commercial buildings, transport and warehouse logistics – have been quick to realise the potential of capturing clean, low-cost energy on their rooftops. They are joining miners, energy producers, water, wastewater utilities and farmers in harnessing power from the sun to bring down the cost of energy as a major production input. To maximise the amount of solar energy captured by banks of panels, businesses, engineers, and solar farm operators are seeking the best way to actuate their panels to track the sun, thus increasing energy output by 30-40% compared to fixed systems. High-efficiency and typically less expensive alternatives to more complex actuation methods – such as geared motors and hydraulics – include pneumatic actuators, which can offer a robustly durable, low-maintenance, and cost-effective option, according to current research by the international Science Direct industrial research platform. A current harsh climate case study by ScienceDirect finds pneumatic actuators ideal for rugged environments, using compressed air to maintain optimal sun-tracking angles. Key Features and Advantages: High force-to-weight ratios and high reliability with fewer failure points. Less expensive and much simpler design Cost-Efficient Operation:Lower manufacturing costs compared to conventional systems and ongoing energy savings due to low-duty cycle operation. High Reliability:Pneumatic systems, including rubber and fabric air springs types, can provide millions of cycles with minimal maintenance. Dual-Axis Capability:Used in dual-axis trackers for both altitude […]