Defence

Federal funding of $24 million for veterans' employment is welcome news for veterans and the business community.

Simon Crean will be remembered for qualities such as integrity over self-interest, honesty, and consistency in core beliefs.

While criticism of aspects of the Brereton Report may be justified, the findings did not “throw diggers under the bus”, as claimed in the Senate.

Some US lawmakers still have concerns about the nuclear-powered subs deal with Australia.

Trade-offs will be required to ensure defence procurement is capable of delivering the necessary security pillars in a changed geopolitical context.

The federal budget delivered some good news for veterans and WA industry.

Threats and challenges identified in the 1990s remain today.

Clear communication is vital if veterans are to find the right starting point for support.

The nuclear subs deal has supporters and detractors both within Australia and overseas.

Details of Australia's nuclear-powered submarine agreement have surfaced.

WA businesses and government were well represented at a major biennial event.

The US is facing a foe that is increasingly its equal.

The use of economic sanctions and trade tools can be effective supports for battlefield action.

AUKUS must be more than a collection of convenient solutions.

The next 12 months will present a host of opportunities for the defence manufacturing sector in WA.

Xi Jinping may have reached out to world leaders but is still firmly focused on China's long game.

The defence sector's culture and growth was on display at an industry event earlier this month.

Australia's official development assistance needs to grow in alignment with the defence spend.

The federal government has proposed six steps to improve the procurement process, which is too long in an increasingly dynamic environment.

A veteran captain puts the case for the use of pre-positioned ships to shore up security.

Evolving and improving aspects of ADF culture requires commitment, and patience.

Developing and maintaining strong alliances is vital for security in the Indo-Pacific region.

A conference in Perth has explored WA's unique defence and security environment, threats and opportunities.

A pathways program that provides on-the-job experience is helping deliver careers in WA's defence sector.

The slain former PM's impact and legacy have been felt well beyond Japan's borders.

Indigenous Australians and their businesses play an important role in the defence industry.

WA leadership of a rebadged defence sector support division, the Office of Defence Industry Support, is primed to deliver opportunities for local SMEs.

Increasing Australian industry participation in the defence sector will be a key goal for the new government.

WA's north-west remains a point of potential strategic vulnerability that must be addressed.

With an election looming, Business News spoke exclusively with Labor defence industry spokesman Matt Keogh.

For more than a century, Anzac Day has held a special place in Australians' consciousness.

This second article of a two-part series poses questions about the value of allies and alliances, and how Australia can shore up its regional defences.