Northern Territory Defence


Economic contribution | Personnel | Housing | Bases and sites | Further informationExplanatory notes

The NT is in an important part the Indo-Pacific region from an economic and regional stability standpoint, making it a strategic location for defence. With a significant navy, army and air force presence in the NT, defence continues to be a consistent contributor to economic activity, providing stimulus to local businesses and supporting regional employment.

The Defence Strategic Review 2023 reinforced the importance of the Territory to Australia’s national security. This is being supported by the investment of $3.8 billion in northern bases over the next four years.

Economic contribution

Direct expenditure

Personnel

Housing

Bases and sites

All three ADF services (navy, army and air force ) have multiple northern Australia bases. In the NT, the navy is based at HMAS Coonawarra, the army operates from Larrakeyah Barracks and Robertson Barracks, and the air force has RAAF base Darwin and RAAF base Tindal (Map 1).

Map 1: Major defence sites in the NT1

Defense site

1  This map is produced from various sources. Department of Treasury and Finance cannot guarantee the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the information. To be used as a guide only.
Source: Department of Treasury and Finance; DefenceNT; Department of Trade, Business and Innovation

Further information

Explanatory notes