Missile and Counter-Drone Tech: Australia’s Northern Territory Launches Latest Defence Strategy

Missile and Counter-Drone Tech: Australia’s Northern Territory Launches Latest Defence Strategy

Australia’s Northern Territory has launched its 2026 defence strategy, launched by the Country Liberal Party government at Defence Week in its capital city, Darwin. The strategic position of northern Australia has long made it a focus for the federal government and the United States, which rotates marines through Darwin. The document focuses on five priorities: maritime sustainment, the Army’s littoral pivot (focus on shore attack and defence), …

Territory positions itself at centre of national defence push: Finocchiaro I Australian Rural & Regional News

The Hon. Lia Finocchiaro, Chief Minister and Minister for Defence NT, Media Release, 28 April 2026 The Finocchiaro CLP Government has launched the Northern Territory Defence Strategy 2026 as Defence Week begins in Darwin. Announced today during a keynote address at the Northern Australia Defence Summit, Chief Minister and Minister for Defence NT Lia Finocchiaro outlined the five key priorities: Maritime sustainment, Army’s Littoral Pivot, North…