About us
DefenceNT is the Northern Territory Government’s primary office for engaging with matters of defence, national security and veterans’ affairs.
We are committed to realising the Territory’s potential to support Australian Defence Force (ADF) and allied partners’ objectives as a defence sustainment and world class training hub. We are well connected in the north, across the country and abroad, with established networks across defence, government and industry sectors.
We work to ensure that Northern Territory policy aligns with the Commonwealth Government’s national strategic objectives, in order to ease and support defence investment in the north.
We also work to showcase the capabilities of the Territory’s defence industry to manufacture, maintain and sustain Defence equipment, platforms and infrastructure.
Strategic engagement
DefenceNT builds and maintains strategic partnerships across Australia and overseas with government, industry, and academia. We advocate for policy settings and decisions that increase Defence activity and presence in the Northern Territory, and actively shape national security discussions regarding northern Australia.
Our Defence Strategy Group, made up of senior Defence experts and retired military personnel, provides strategic policy advice, advocates for investment in the Territory, and helps facilitate high-level relationships with Australian and allied partners.
Defence industry development
DefenceNT works with industry to identify capabilities that support maintenance and sustainment across Defence’s requirements of its vast estate, platforms and programs.
We assist local businesses in increasing their understanding of the Defence industry landscape and we work with prime contractors and key suppliers to understand their requirements.
As the requirements of the ADF and allies evolve, so does the reliance on local industry capability. A dedicated Defence Industry Development team work closely with Defence, prime contractors and Territory businesses to ensure synergies are identified and aligned.
Local forces liaison
The Northern Territory is home to a strong and growing Defence presence, including Australian Defence Force personnel and rotational forces from the United States.
DefenceNT plays a key role in building relationships with local Defence units and visiting forces, supporting engagement activities, and working across government and industry to promote the Territory as a posting of choice for Defence families.
Acknowledging service
DefenceNT acknowledges and thanks all those who serve and have served in the Australian Defence Force. We remain committed to supporting a community that values its Defence members and the contribution they make to the Territory and the nation.