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.
Darwin Ship Lift Facility
The Darwin ship lift facility will service the needs of the general maritime sector within the Asia Pacific region and long-term needs of the defence sector.
Major project status
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.
Quarterly Investment Bulletin
Welcome to Investment Territory’s Quarterly Bulletin, providing the insights, project updates and progress from Australia's Northern Territory.
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.