Local industry plays an important role in supporting the current substantial Defence and Australian Border Force's presence in the Northern Territory (NT).
With increased Defence presence and activity committed to in the 2016 Defence white paper there is potential for significantly increased business opportunities.
The NT defence support sector is characterised by a broad range of businesses types, primarily comprising small to medium enterprises with a focus on technical skills and technology.
Disciplines within defence support include:
Prime contractors are encouraged to increase their permanent footprint in the NT and engage local businesses in their supply chain.
The defence support industry is a key industry sector in the NT, playing a significant role in our steadily expanding economy.
Increased Defence activity in the region and the Australian Government commitment to growing northern Australia provide opportunity to create economic growth, business development and employment.
In collaboration with the Australian Army, Land Forces is an international exposition that showcases equipment and technology for the Australian Army and other allied Armies. It will be held in Brisbane from 1 to 3 June 2021.
For more information go to the Land Forces website.
Expressions of interest are invited and can be emailed to defencesupport@nt.gov.au
Avalon 2021 is the most comprehensive aviation, aerospace and Defence exposition in Australia. Avalon will be held at Avalon Airport, Geelong, from 23 to 28 November 2021.
For more information go to the Avalon website.
Formally known as Pacific, Indo Pacific is the only comprehensive international exposition of its kind in the Asia Pacific region. Indo Pacific provides an ideal showcase for maritime and naval defence industries.
For more information go to the Indo Pacific website.
