The federal government has announced a major overhaul of the Department of Defence, in a bid to address systematic inefficiencies within the organisation as it ramps up spending.
Hofmann Engineering has become the first local business to be greenlit to supply parts for US navy assets, in a move the nation's leaders say is a strong sign for an Aukus future.
The design search for a fleet of general purpose defence frigates to be largely built at Henderson has been narrowed down to two, with the federal government revealing its shortlist.
A heads of agreement anointing Henderson-based Austal as the nation's strategic shipbuilder of choice in WA will guarantee the industry's local future, according to the federal government.
A declassified version of a major defence review has recommended Australia shift its focus to long-range missiles and onshore ammunition manufacturing.
Australia and Papua New Guinea are one step closer to strengthening their relationship as the countries take the next step in committing to a new security deal.
More than a year after Australia committed to buying nuclear-powered submarines, industry is no closer to knowing how it will be involved in the project.
