Hofmann Engineering has become the first local business to be greenlit to supply parts for US navy assets, in a move the nation’s leaders say is a strong sign for an Aukus future.
Richard Marles has danced around questions of whether the Henderson defence precinct could be transformed into a joint-US base, after an ex-PM suggested the move.
The Maritime Union of Australia has hit out at the state government’s planning in Cockburn Sound, claiming its Westport development cannot coexist with an Aukus base in the area.
The Australian government will be able to buy Austal's Henderson shipyard and take over its local defence-focused operations if a foreign bidder gains control of the ASX company.
The PM’s recent business-focused diplomatic mission to China coincided with the start of a significant show of military strength by the US and Australia.
Two major government agreements announced today with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Austal have confirmed that Henderson will play a key role as Australia’s shipbuilding precinct.
Defence and gold drove the growth in value of Western Australia’s listed companies last financial year, fueled geopolitical uncertainty and economic instability.
Australia's national security chief has detailed 24 cases in which authorities were able to disrupt espionage activities targeted at Australians since 2022 - more than the prior eight years combined.
Engineering firm Duratec has bought out Canning Vale-based industry peer EIG Australia in a deal worth $9 million, in a move to boost its fuel and electrical infrastructure offerings.
The UK and Australia have laid out a long-term vision for the future of the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal despite questions over America's future involvement.
OPINION: WA’s reliance on a secure maritime environment makes implementation of the Aukus agreement a key factor in the state’s defence considerations.
The United States Department of Defense will join Gina Rinehart on the share registry of US-listed rare earths producer MP Materials, in a bid to secure its critical supply chains.
Penny Wong says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio didn't press Australia on defence spending when the pair met overnight and expressed regret over the cancelled G7 meeting.
Premier Roger Cook says confidence over the future of Aukus was high on his recent visit to the United Kingdom, despite a US review that has cast doubt on the trilateral defence pact.
An $11 billion defence manufacturing contract is a key focus for a Japanese business group’s trip to Western Australia this week, with ministerial meetings on the cards.
There are calls for a defence contingency plan to be put in place after the government played down a US administration review of the AUKUS submarine pact.
The United States government has announced a review of its $368 billion Aukus defence pact with Australia and the United Kingdom, in a move which could have major local ramifications.
