WA puts hand up to build Australia’s next military missiles hub
Western Australia is seeking to establish itself as a hub for military missile manufacturing. The state government is calling for expressions of interest from defense contractors during the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference. This initiative aims to enhance Australia's sovereign defense capabilities by producing missiles locally.
- ▪WA could become the third state in Australia to manufacture military missiles.
- ▪Premier Roger Cook will announce the call-out to defense contractors at the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference in Perth.
- ▪Australia aims to produce 4000 missiles a year by 2029 as part of its $21 billion Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance plan.
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