RSL WA partners with ASC to boost veterans jobs pipeline
Sovereign submarine builder ASC and RSL WA have allied to help transition veterans into civilian shipbuilding and defence industry careers across the state's naval corridor.
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Homecoming Austal’s profit play
As suitors circle its US yard, Austal's boss ponders life without America.
Defence player in Federal Court peace talks
The Federal Court is to host peace talks in a battle between the founders of defence technology developer Phase Zero Aus amid claims of accounts shortcomings.
HIFraser, ASC ink $40m Collins Class sub deal
Sovereign submarine builder ASC has awarded Australian engineering specialist HIFraser a six-year contract valued at nearly $40 million to continue maintaining the Royal Australian Navy's Collins Class submarine fleet.
'Huge mistake': Ex-defence minister wants barracks retained
Former defence minister and senior army officer Linda Reynolds has described the federal government's plan to sell-off Leeuwin and Irwin barracks in Perth as a “huge mistake”.
Hastie calls for defence funding surge to protect 'vulnerable' North West coast
Shadow industry minister Andrew Hastie has accused the Albanese government of leaving WA's North West exposed, demanding a major funding uplift to build surge infrastructure and protect the region's resource...
Former Labor politicians land new roles
Former premier Mark McGowan and recently retired defence minister Paul Papalia have taken on new roles with major companies in the property and defence sectors.
WA’s North West nation’s ‘most vulnerable’ flank
WA's North West has been branded the nation's most exposed strategic frontier, with defence strategists and state officials warning the vast, resource-rich region lacks the critical infrastructure and baseline readiness...
Orbital inks second Indian drone propulsion deal
Balcatta-based drone propulsion manufacturer Orbital Corporation Limited has inked a contract to supply systems to one of India's largest defence companies, marking its second customer in the country.
Land Forces powers now operational around PCEC
A suite of new police powers and resources costing $11.5 million to manage the Land Forces defence industry exhibition in Perth came into effect on Thursday, five days ahead of...
