Nuclear-powered submarine sustainment operations will sit in the middle of the Henderson precinct, flanked by non-defence operations, under finalised site plans presented by the Prime Minister in Perth today.
Britain's Defence Readiness and Industry Minister used a visit to Perth to encourage Anthony Albanese and Roger Cook to learn from mistakes made in ensuring the community backed large-scale defence projects like the Henderson Precinct.
The Pentagon's top policy official says Australia is successfully executing its post-Aukus review roadmap, pointing to WA's SRF-West as a standout example of the work being done.
Perth drone company Innovaero is accelerating plans for its IPO, with brokers pricing the raise at $40 million at five cents per share, giving the business an expected market capitalisation of $158 million.
VEEM chief executive Trevor Raman has announced he will depart the marine technology company, citing a desire to pursue additional career opportunities.
Linda Reynolds has clapped back at suggestions the Aukus agreement would draw Australia into a war with China, instead insisting Australia had been at war with our largest trading partner for the better part of a decade.
Perth-founded Advanced Navigation has proven Western Australian technology can generate extraordinary wealth, with new disclosures showing its two founders are each closing in on $200 million fortunes.
Defence Minister Paul Papalia has announced a partnership between Defence West and UK-based Faculty's fellowship program, to boost AI skills for the sector.
Fremantle-founded engineering firm AMI Group has secured a majority stake in Fremantle Hydraulics, in a move to increase the defence scope of both businesses.
The US has confirmed it will commence support activities, including stationing personnel at HMAS Stirling, later this year, as the full launch of SRF-West nears.
Former Foreign Affair Minister Gareth Evans has labelled the Aukus agreement the "worst defence and foreign policy decision" Australia has ever made during an independent review into the trilateral relationship.
Perth-based aerial technology company Innovaero is planning to raise up to $50 million to accelerate the development of its military drones and pursue other programs.
Midnight Oil frontman and former Environment minister Peter Garrett will be joined by WA's first female premier to conduct an independent, crowd-funded review of the Aukus deal.
