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Aaron Bunch

DARK SECRETS: Mining state spruiks plan for defence manufacturing hub | Vintage Vibes

A state set to host Australia's nuclear-powered submarine fleet could ramp up defence manufacturing. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's richest state could become a military weapons manufacturing hub as it pushes to boost its role in the nation's growing defence industry.

Premier Roger Cook said defence was set to become Western Australia's second-biggest money earner after mining, as he spruiked a plan to create a defence manufacturing hub on Tuesday.

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