Henderson in the City of Cockburn, is poised to become a global centre for maritime defence and shipbuilding, presenting significant opportunities for First Nations businesses to establish a strong, long-term presence within local defence supply chains.
Established in 2025 as a biennial event, the Defence Supplier Yarn was created to connect local First Nations businesses with Western Australia's defence industry. The inaugural Defence Supplier Yarn was recognised with a National Economic Development Award in 2025, and the City, together with its 2027 partners, Waalitj Hub, Zagul Biri, Babcock and Austal, is proud to bring this initiative back in February 2027.