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.
A US Virginia-class nuclear submarine has checked into port at Garden Island off Rockingham, as the Australian Navy prepares to welcome nuclear vessels from late 2027.
The Department of Defence has sought to assure the WA public of its environmental credentials, as consultation opens on major work expected to disrupt wildlife near Rockingham.
Early work is underway on a $660 million Department of Defence infrastructure program at Exmouth's Learmonth airbase, with ATCO subcontracted to build an initial worker's camp.
The federal government has acknowledged the infrastructure strain facing Perth's southern coastal corridor, committing to fund three studies into road access at HMAS Stirling.
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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
A Pilbara shire is spruiking the region's mines and sparse land as ideal desert warfare training grounds as it taps the armed forces to pour funds into an airport expansion.
The estimated cost of redevelopment work at RAAF Base Learmonth near Exmouth is $662 million, a Department of Defence submission to a federal inquiry has revealed.
A large work camp has been erected at Exmouth's Harold E Holt naval base for what is believed to be a sorely-needed overhaul of several critical military facilities.
CIMIC Group has been contracted by the Department of Defence to undertake work on Royal Australian Air Force Bases Curtin and Learmonth in the state's north.
The Department of Defence has confirmed a $285 million contract with Perth firm Doric Contractors for the delivery of local defence infrastructure will not extend past its current design phase.
A Perth court has fined national construction group Lendlease over a workplace safety breach during the $223.6 million redevelopment of the Campbell Barracks in Swanbourne.
The $360 million redevelopment of Irwin Barracks in Karrakatta and the relocation of Leeuwin Barracks in East Fremantle have been deferred, casting doubt over key WA contracts and council development plans.
Bullsbrook residents who fought to prove their properties had lost value due to alleged contamination from a nearby military base are among a cohort due to receive a share of a multi-million-dollar payout.
The prime minister won't confirm if Australia has signed a significant weapons contract but says the May budget will include national security funding.
Defence's integrated investment program has come under scrutiny with the national audit office lashing the department's failure to effectively disclose details of the $134 billion scheme.
Austal's share price has hit a 10-month high with the Henderson-based shipbuilder announcing it could be in line for $4.35 billion of work with the US government.
National security features as a major cornerstone of tonight's budget announcement, with the federal treasurer linking economic strength to greater investment in defence capabilities.
Paul Papalia has told state parliament he's glad to see the federal government commit to building a dry dock in Henderson while disputing whether the project will actually cost $4.3 billion as reported.
Western Australian construction company Doric has signed a $285 million contract with the Department of Defence for the proposed refurbishment of Irwin Barracks.
