Defence

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.

A cohort of highly experienced and qualified personnel will step up to Defence leadership roles.

There was a sense of frustration mixed with a powerful energy for change at a recent International Women's Day event.

Anthony Albanese says the trilateral agreement would yield closer defence ties.

As AUKUS partners seek to work with Japan on technology sharing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the security pact won't formally grow to four countries.

Evidence of commitment to the new defence development strategy will come in the May budget.

The state government says recent national data that suggests a fall in the number of defence industry businesses in Western Australia does not paint a true picture of the sector's growth.

Australia is one step closer to attaining its nuclear-powered submarines, after pledging more than $4.6 billion to help bolster construction in the UK.

Last month's Singapore Air Show provided a strong case for the efforts of Team Defence Australia.

Delivery of Australia's first nuclear-powered submarine could be hit by the Pentagon's proposed halving of its submarine building commitment

Crew members from the USS Annapolis are out in Perth this week selling the merits of a career in the submarine force.

Navy chiefs from the US, UK and Australia will meet in Perth in July as the 2027 deadline for nuclear submarines at Rockingham draws closer.

A “brand new” agreement to ensure AUKUS partners will be able to use technology and military training advancements freely will be crucial to inspiring young people into careers in the sector

Democracies need to assert their ideological position more aggressively amid rising autocratic behaviours worldwide.

A clear line of command and responsibility at government level is required for Australia to achieve its AUKUS objectives.

Western Australia will be a significant beneficiary of an $11 billion investment to double the size of the nation's Navy surface combatant fleet, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Concerns over the delivery of infrastructure to accommodate nuclear submarines in Rockingham have re-emerged as the deadline for delivery draws nearer.

A new institute that fills a gap in veterans' services has already illustrated its intention to convert discussion into action.

A new report has cast light on Australia's readiness for conflict, from the perspectives of government and industry.

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.

Last month's announcement by Austal is a significant moment for the future of the WA defence industry.

Two important events, one in Perth and the other Sydney, demonstrate the scale and capability of WA's defence community, while November 11 was a time for reflection.