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.
Henderson-domiciled Austal has appointed a permanent president for its US division, after the outgoing lead's retirement was announced shortly after a major accounting error.
Australia is edging closer to sending one of its own astronauts to the International Space Station for the first time, in what would mark a historic step for the nation's space ambitions.
Perth 3D-printed propulsion system developer Aurora Labs Limited has inked a three-year deal with a joint venture comprising some of the world's largest defence companies.
The head of Australia's Navy, who will soon lead Australia's defence force more broadly, says access to global sea lanes has become an existential crisis for the nation.
Premier Roger Cook has told a conference of global defence industry and military leaders that Western Australia is planning to build a manufacturing facility that could produce guided missiles in Collie.
Nine business chambers representing parts of Europe are planning a strategic alliance, in the wake of the recent free trade agreement between Australia and the EU.
Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal will build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats for the Australian Border Force under a contract extension worth $150 million.
Woodside and Inpex joined Roger Cook in lambasting a proposed LNG windfall tax today, warning it could kill major projects and destroy Australia's reputation as a stable investment destination.
WA Defence Industries Minister Paul Papalia has laid bare his thoughts on the Iran conflict, calling on the Federal government to do more to open the Strait of Hormuz.
WA shipbuilding giant Austal has officially concluded one of the largest naval programs in the state's history, delivering the final Guardian-class patrol boat.
Perth-based drone manufacturer Innovaero will collaborate with Australian munitions company NIOA to develop a range of modular warheads and launch systems for loitering munitions.
While promising a $53b uptick in defence capabilities, Richard Marles has dodged details on the $5b in savings needed to fund it—and whether a shift in accounting rules is being used to mask the true cost.
A joint venture comprising two of WA's most prominent engineering firms have been awarded a $281 million contract for wharf upgrades at HMAS Stirling to prepare for future submarine rotations.
Changes at the top of Australia's defence force have been announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, including the appointment of the army's first female chief of army.
State-owned energy provider Synergy has launched an investigation into claims of a massive data breach allegedly involving over 900,000 sensitive document, including the personal records of customers.
