Defence

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.

OPINION: A recent gala dinner celebrated the defence sector's significant and ongoing contributions to WA.

ANALYSIS: Work in the defence sector is scaling up at Wangara-based diversified contractor Duratec Australia.

Investment to the tune of $35 million in the state's defence industry has led to around 1,000 opportunities for jobseekers to date, according to figures from a WA government report.

Construction of the new submariner training centre at HMAS Stirling started today, as the dollar figure for the project was revealed.

OPINION: In a second Trump presidency, Australia will need to balance its economic and strategic ties to the US and its trade relationship with China.

OPINION: Urgent effort is required to ensure a state-federal commitment to WA is delivered on time to fulfil our Aukus responsibilities.

Austal boss Paddy Gregg, one of the first Perth business leaders to respond to the US election, says he doesn't believe the result will impact AUKUS.

ANALYSIS: Recent comments by Paul Papalia have taken on new meaning after a major announcement on Henderson's defence future.

Ertech chair Gavin Miller says he is heartened by the firm’s strong operational profit and overall growth.

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.