Chilling video warning as arson attack comes under terror investigation
Australian police are investigating a 2025 arson attack on a Melbourne defense manufacturer as an act of terror. Authorities released video footage of masked individuals making threats against Australia, Israel, and the United States.
Why it matters
The classification of this attack as terrorism highlights growing concerns regarding domestic extremism and the targeting of defense supply chains.
- 10.38pm . First published at 10.24pm
shares Share article A suspected arson attack on a Melbourne defence manufacturer last year is being investigated as an act of terror , as police release video images of a masked figure declaring “death to Australia”.
The Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team has today released new images related to the attack on Lovitt Technologies, which took place at 3.55am on Saturday, July 5.
Police are investigating an arson attack on Lovitt Technologies, Melbourne, as an act of terror. Victoria JCCT
The images appear to show suspects vandalising the Greensborough business and setting multiple vehicles on the property on fire .
Investigators allege the group posted an online video claiming responsibility for the attack last year.
Members shown in the post wore black hooded jumpers, backpacks, and gloves.
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