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Northern Territory Defence Strategy 2026

A strong Northern Territory delivers a more a secure Australia.

The Northern Territory Government will drive a disciplined, targeted and relentless advocacy effort to secure a greater Defence presence in the Territory.

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Chief Minister’s Sharing Our History,
Securing Future Peace Study Tour

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World class training hub

Unconstrained land with low electromagnetic interference paired with open airspace, maritime training areas and a low population density provide a distinctive edge for defence training operations.

A maritime nation

On the border of the Indo Pacific, the Northern Territory supports the operational capability of the Australian Defence Force, Border Force, military allies,  partners, and regional neighbours.

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The Northern Territory is a critical defence, and national security hub for the ADF and our allied partners. It is the primary centre for the maintenance and sustainment of assets deployed to Northern Australia. Defence’s presence in the north is and always has been integral to life in the Northern Territory, the security of Australia and the stability of our region.

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