Defence

OPINION: A northern neighbour is working to shore up its defences and economy in light of regional threats.

OPINION: The government is taking more control over developing Australia’s missile capability.

ANALYSIS: The evolving nature of global conflict has kept veterans support service providers on their toes, as they adapt to meet needs in a rapidly shifting world.

A joint venture between Duratec and Ertech will carry out $10 million worth of infrastructure planning work for the Department of Defence at HMAS Stirling on Garden Island.

An agreement between the state and federal governments will begin the process to develop a consolidated defence precinct at Henderson, with millions committed and billions of investment forecast.

Warship-scale deals could prove the catalyst to unlocking much-needed infrastructure on the Henderson waterfront.

OPINION: Worldwide disarmament is a noble aspiration, but unlikely given the lack of trust between nations competing for influence.

OPINION: The recently announced agreement between Australia and Indonesia could provide benefits well beyond military cooperation.

WA Defence Industry Minister Paul Papalia has endorsed the thinking behind Gina Rinehart’s Pilbara ‘iron dome’ concept, as the state pushes for protection of its economic heartland.

OPINION: All parties need to work cooperatively to foster understanding about the storage of waste from nuclear-powered subs.

ANALYSIS: The new chair of defence shipbuilder Austal, Richard V Spencer, has a résumé tailor-made for capitalising on Aukus opportunities.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled an entry-level recruitment program for work on nuclear-powered submarines in a bid to meet the mammoth skilled workforce required.

Shipbuilder Austal delivered improved financial results for the full year, despite paying a sizeable settlement that was offset through a major US land transaction.

OPINION: The state’s importance in the global security debate was marked by attendance of top military leaders at a key conference held in Perth.

One of the Australian Marine Complex’s largest landholders is building its service arm to generate a more sustainable revenue source.

Australian and American navy personnel will maintain a nuclear submarine at HMAS Stirling in the coming weeks, in what's been dubbed a milestone for pillar one of Aukus.

OPINION: Polarised political environments in some of the world’s leading democracies create uncertainty for Australia and opportunities for malign actors.

Australia's acceptance of nuclear material from the US and UK has been officially approved as part of an updated AUKUS agreement, as the security pact attracts renewed criticism from a former prime minister.

OPINION: A renowned adviser on military strategy says missile technology being developed in our region poses a serious threat to Australian interests.

Concerns are growing over Rockingham’s capacity to support the expanded workforce needed for work on nuclear subs.

An as-yet-uncosted dry dock will be a necessary component of the Western Australia’s AUKUS partnership responsibilities, according to acting Prime Minister Richard Marles.

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles has backed Australia’s preparation for any potential conflict in the years ahead, on the first morning of the largest defence gathering in state history.

The Navy will offer jobs to retrenched miners and builders in a bid to meet its substantial AUKUS staffing requirements.

The owner of the nation’s only storage facility for low-level radioactive waste has pitched to partner with the government, as the arrival of nuclear submarines at Rockingham draws closer.

ANALYSIS: It was no coincidence that representatives of both China and the US were in Perth within days of each other.

Policy makers must be intellectually bold and politically brave to meet the growth and future needs of the ADF.

A group of southern suburban local governments has laid bare serious defence infrastructure and population growth concerns ahead of AUKUS’s arrival in Rockingham.

The commander of the United States’ Pacific naval fleet has accused China of unlawful and coercive behaviour while flagging the iron ore trade's potential deterrence value

Concerns have been raised about the disconnect between spending timelines outlined in the federal budget and the growing risk of armed conflict.

The federal Department of Defence plans to spend $738.1 million on works in preparation for AUKUS’ arrival at HMAS Stirling, in support of nuclear submarines slated to arrive in 2027.

China is leading the move away from dependency on the US dollar for trade and for reserve currency mitigations.

A new strategy document wants to ensure potential adversaries understand the consequences of an attack on Australia’s interests.