The Northern Territory is a critical defence and national security hub for the Australian Defence Force and our allied partners.
It is the primary centre for the maintenance and sustainment of assets deployed to Northern Australia.
Defence presence in the north is integral to life in the Northern Territory, the security of Australia and the stability of our region.
Presence in the Territory
11.1%
gross state product
5,444
persons employed
2,500
US Marine rotations
Source: NT Economy November 2021
Defence Strategic Review
The Commonwealth Government's recent response to the Defence Strategic Review highlighted the significance of the Northern Territory. The distinct pivot towards the Indo Pacific as Australia's region of military focus positions Northern Australia as a priority for defence posturing and investment.
Defence presence in the Territory provides significant opportunities for private sector investment to support the evolving infrastructure and supply and service needs of the Defence.
Industry strengths include:
- maritime maintenance and sustainment
- logistics and transport solutions
- construction and building maintenance
- engineering and technical services
- security and technology services
- aerospace support and supply.
Frances Bay
Delivery new lock doors, modern mechanical and electrical systems and provide increased protection to help ensure the longer term sustainability, efficiency and safety of the facility.
Darwin Ship Lift
The Darwin Ship Lift facility will service the needs of the general maritime sector within the Asia Pacific region and long term needs to of defence sector.
Major project status
Local Jobs Fund
Territory Infrastructure Loans
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
Life h2o Australia Pty Ltd
The Local Jobs Fund will invest $2.5 million to assist the business to establish a manufacturing facility based in Darwin, and is expected to create 15 local jobs.
Effusionteach Pty Ltd
Effusiontech Pty Ltd (SPEE3D) have been a Business Concessional Loan of $2.75 million for the commercialisation of patented technologies
Report Released: Economic Impacts of Defence Infrastructure in the Northern Territory
Master Builders NT has today released an independent assessment of the economic impact of the projected defence infrastructure projects will have on the Northern Territory economy, and the capacity and capability of the local construction industry to meet this demand.
Vocus’ Darwin-Jakarta-Singapore Cable lights up
Vocus’ Darwin-Jakarta-Singapore Cable (DJSC) system is a major leap forward in Australia's global connectivity, bridging the digital divide and unlocking new opportunities for growth, innovation, and development in the Northern Territory.
Defence Accommodation Precinct Darwin
The Australian Government and the Northern Territory Government have today signed an agreement to establish the Defence Accommodation Precinct Darwin at Howard Springs.
Progress and outlook report 2022 to 2023
The Investment Territory 2022 to 2023 progress and outlook report outlines the Territory’s current investment portfolio and Investment Territory’s areas of focus.
Local Jobs Fund to enhance defence capability and disaster readiness
An innovative Darwin business will manufacture and commercialise unique water purification systems, which will be used by Australian Defence personnel in military operations, disaster response and humanitarian aid efforts.
Local Jobs Fund investment awarded to 2 proponents
Local Jobs Fund is accelerating industry in the Territory with investment in Life H20 and Headland Food Group.
Primary contact
James Bear
Senior Director
DefenceNT within Investment Territory supports all aspects of the Defence and national security presence in the Northern Territory. For all enquiries and to view the full DefenceNT portfolio, please find details below:
- Contact
- defencent@nt.gov.au defence.nt.gov.au
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Industry Capability Network
Provides Northern Territory business capabilities to service Defence industry projects.