• Active engagement with Defence Primes and UAV platform integrators
• Completion of major test bench upgrades for durability testing
• Awarded $544,333 Defence Industry Development Grant for production scale-up

In the June 2025 quarter, Aurora Labs made significant progress on its micro gas turbine (MGT) program, completing major test bench upgrades to support durability testing of its AU-series engines. The company was awarded a $544,333 Defence Industry Development Grant to acquire advanced production equipment and CNC systems, enabling it to manufacture, machine, and assemble MGT engines entirely onshore. Aurora's print bureau operations remained active, delivering design-to-production solutions for industrial customers such as Alcoa. The company also signed an MoU with Mayman Aerospace to explore integrating its MGT propulsion into the US firm's aerial mobility platforms. Facility upgrades at the Canning Vale operations included reorganising fabrication and assembly spaces to accommodate new CNC capabilities and align with AS9100D aerospace quality standards. Looking ahead, Aurora's key focus areas include securing initial MGT sales, advancing engine testing and verification, and expanding higher-thrust propulsion development.

Aurora expects to procure purchase orders for first sales of attritable Micro Gas Turbines in the next quarter.

With the initial development phase complete, Aurora's focus has shifted to scaling production and securing commercial agreements. The company is moving from proof-of-concept into tangible product readiness, with its Print Bureau now producing mission-critical components and propulsion systems.