Western Australia Weapons Manufacturing Hub
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Collie, Western Australia, Australia
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Western Australian government plans to establish a local weapons manufacturing hub in the mining town of Collie to manufacture guided weapons and other defence manufacturing supply chain products. This initiative aims to expand WA's role in Australia's defence sector and create jobs by utilizing the existing industrial base and skilled workforce transitioning from coal-fired power generation.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Warehouse, Government, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Collie, Western Australia, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Western Australian government plans to establish a local weapons manufacturing hub in the mining town of Collie to manufacture guided weapons and other defence manufacturing supply chain products. This initiative aims to expand WA's role in Australia's defence sector and create jobs by utilizing the existing industrial base and skilled workforce transitioning from coal-fired power generation. |
Original sector | Defence |
Location
Country | Australia |
State | Western Australia |
City | Collie |
Source
Source | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Warehouse, Government, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-05-28 |
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