Aurora Labs Secures Maiden UK Defence Sale of Two AU4 Turbojet Engines for ~A$32,000

Manish Choudhary

04 November 2026 10:15 AM AEDT

Aurora Labs Secures Maiden UK Defence Sale of Two AU4 Turbojet Engines for ~A$32,000

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Aurora Labs (ASX:A3D) has secured its first commercial sale into the United Kingdom, comprising two AU4 micro gas turbine propulsion systems to UK-based Tanglewood Group Ltd for evaluation by an international defence customer, with the initial transaction valued at approximately A$32,000.

Key Points

Aurora Labs has sold two AU4 turbojet engines to UK-based Tanglewood Group Ltd, valued at approximately A$32,000, including engine supply and integration services.
The engines will be evaluated by an international defence customer in connection with a potential future platform application.
Discussions on future volume requirements target production-standard propulsion systems in the 250N+ thrust class, with potential supply commencing in CY27.
Tanglewood will support Aurora in exploring UK-based manufacturing, integration and supply chain partnerships to meet sovereign supply requirements.

Terms of the Initial UK Engine Sale

The transaction comprises two AU4 turbojet engines and associated integration services, with the total initial sale valued at approximately A$32,000. According to the filing, the engines will be evaluated by an international defence customer in connection with a potential future platform application. The company stated that the transaction establishes a direct commercial engagement with the end customer and provides an opportunity to progress discussions regarding future volume requirements and the development of production-standard propulsion systems in the 250N+ thrust class. Subject to successful evaluation and agreement on technical and commercial requirements, potential production-scale supply could commence in CY27.

Role of Tanglewood Group as UK and European Strategic Partner

Tanglewood Group Ltd is described in the filing as Aurora's strategic partner for the UK and Europe, providing business development, customer engagement and technical support across those markets. The filing states that Tanglewood holds existing relationships with defence customers, platform developers and industry partners, providing Aurora with an established channel to pursue opportunities for its proprietary propulsion technology across a broader range of defence applications. Tanglewood will also support Aurora in exploring UK-based manufacturing, integration and supply chain partnerships, with a view to establishing localised propulsion capability to meet sovereign supply requirements of UK and European defence customers.

International Defence Engagement Context

The filing states that the UK transaction builds on Aurora's growing international commercial engagement, including its recent first US propulsion sale, ongoing AU4 deliveries to Sovereign Propulsion Systems, and a strategic collaboration with European defence prime MBDA. Chief Executive Officer Andrew Garth said in the filing: "This is another important commercial step for Aurora as we continue to build international demand for our propulsion technology and establish relationships with defence customers across key markets." The filing also notes that Aurora Labs specialises in the provision of 3D metal printed parts for industrial applications and is developing advanced propulsion systems for Unmanned Aerial Systems for the defence sector.

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