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.
Richard Marles found out the US greenlit South Korean companies to build submarines on US soil via a Trump social media post, as an update on Hanwha's bid to increase its Austal stake continues to be delayed.
Defence Minister Richard Marles says he won't get ahead of himself, despite reports this morning the Pentagon had concluded its review of the AUKUS pact, and that Australia's submarine deal was safe.
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.
Richard Marles has danced around questions of whether the Henderson defence precinct could be transformed into a joint-US base, after an ex-PM suggested the move.
Two major government agreements announced today with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Austal have confirmed that Henderson will play a key role as Australia's shipbuilding precinct.
There are calls for a defence contingency plan to be put in place after the government played down a US administration review of the AUKUS submarine pact.
The United States government has announced a review of its $368 billion Aukus defence pact with Australia and the United Kingdom, in a move which could have major local ramifications.
Richard Marles used a press conference this morning to call on the Coalition to reveal its defence policies, while simultaneously deflecting questions on increases to defence presence in WA's north.
The federal government has issued a call to arms for defence-adjacent industries, highlighting the economic potential of the nation's planned $30 billion investment in submarine capacity.
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.
The Australian Signals Directorate's annual threat report has revealed a nine per cent increase in ransomware attacks for the year, as parliament seeks to urgently pass new cyber security laws.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two senior American officials have arrived in Australia for the AUSMIN talks and will be hosted by the prime minister to discuss security and foreign affairs.
Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia's entry into a German-led "climate club", which some groups say will push the nation to do more on emissions cuts.
A declassified version of a major defence review has recommended Australia shift its focus to long-range missiles and onshore ammunition manufacturing.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has set the parameters for his 2022-23 budget, laying out eight key priorities that must be addressed in the near and longer term.
The prime minister won't confirm if Australia has signed a significant weapons contract but says the May budget will include national security funding.
