• MOU with Ares Armaments, a leading Australian defence manufacturer
• Collaboration on R&D and prototyping of small, high-performance components for defence
• Partnership to combine A3D's additive manufacturing expertise with Ares' precision engineering

Aurora Labs Limited ('A3D' or 'the Company') has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ('MOU') with Ares Armaments Australia Pty Ltd ('Ares') to advance R&D initiatives across design and rapid production techniques using exotic metals in small-arms ammunition and armaments. Ares Armaments is an Australian sovereign defence manufacturer specialising in precision small-arms and armaments. The collaboration will focus on how alloys and A3D's advanced metal processing capabilities can be used to produce lighter, stronger, more consistent and cost-effective components that improve performance while adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards. Initial projects will focus on select small components, with the potential for significant scalability as small-arms programs typically require large production volumes. The partnership will also seek to engage with government and defence stakeholders to build industry awareness and support, showcasing Australia's growing capability in advanced manufacturing and defence technology. The agreement marks A3D's expansion in the sovereign defence sector and reiterates the applicability of the Company's high-performance metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology in the development of smaller, complex and high-volume components.

The partnership with Ares Armaments is expected to advance the production of lighter, stronger, more consistent and cost-effective components for defence applications. Initial prototyping and testing is anticipated in Q1 CY26 prior to broader engagement with Ares' customer base across law enforcement and defence.