WA calls for expressions of interest to build defence manufacturing hub
The WA Government has opened expressions of interest (EOIs) for companies with an international market to establish a presence in Western Australia around the building of an advanced defence manufacturing hub in Western Australia. The initiative is aimed at companies with cutting-edge capability and expertise across defence manufacturing, industrial systems and enabling technologies.
The proposal will explore the development of a large-scale co-located industrial footprint that connects advanced manufacturing, innovation, logistics and supply chains within a single strategic location.
The government says the opportunity spans a wide range of industries, including precision manufacturing, advanced materials, aerospace and autonomous systems, energetics, space technologies and other high-end capabilities critical to modern defence.
The EOI process will run for six weeks to help identify companies interested in shaping the future industrial base and inform planning around infrastructure, workforce development, industrial land, research partnerships and export pathways.
This initiative aligns with Commonwealth priorities under the Defence Industry Development Strategy, the National Defence Strategy and AUKUS Pillar II, alongside the state government’s Made in WA, Diversify WA, and WA Defence and Defence Industry strategy priorities.
“Western Australia is ready to play a far greater role in strengthening Australia’s sovereign defence capability,” said WA Premier Roger Cook. “This is a callout to our most forward-thinking businesses. If you have the capability, ambition and an existing global market, we want you helping to build this precinct from the ground up.”
“Advanced manufacturing is a key part of diversifying WA’s economy, and this initiative has the potential to position our state as a nationally significant centre for sovereign industrial capability,” said Manufacturing Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson. “By attracting investment, technology and collaboration we can help build a stronger manufacturing future for Western Australia.”
Expressions of Interest will close on 8 July. More information can be found here.
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