BLUF

The facility will see Australian production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) munitions, boosting sovereign capability under the Guided Weapons and Explosives Ordnance (GWEO) Plan, through technology transfer and partnerships with Australian industry.

Learning Outcomes 

  • Explain how the establishment of the Port Wakefield Missile Assembly Facility supports Australia’s GWEO Plan and strengthens sovereign capability.
  • Describe the significance of Australian engineers’ training in the U.S. and how this knowledge transfer contributes to advanced expertise in Australia.
  • Identify key stakeholders and assess their contributions toward creating a sustainable guided weapons manufacturing ecosystem in Australia.

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