Western Australia is being considered as the location for a new local military weapons manufacturing hub after the federal government seeks expressions of interest for the project. Multiple outlets report that the proposal could make WA the third Australian state to begin manufacturing military missiles. The announcement indicates the government is looking for proponents to develop or operate facilities capable of producing missiles for use by the Australian military. While details of the approved site, contract scope, or timelines are not provided in the reports, the coverage aligns on the central point: a formal process is underway to gauge interest and capabilities across states, with WA among the potential locations. The plan is framed as part of broader efforts to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing capacity. At this stage, the reports focus on the government’s call for expressions of interest and the possibility that WA could join existing missile manufacturing activity in other states.