Page 45 - Australian Defence Magazine March-April 2022
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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the RAAF
Stategic location
The Northern Territory has a long history
as a strategic location for Australia’s defence from which to mount, deploy and sustain military operations.
More broadly, Northern Australia has played an important role in the defence of Australia given its geographic location and support
of the ‘Forward Defence’ policy – there is scope for great strategic collaboration across the north.
Next generation defence technology and equipment
With the introduction of next generation defence technology and equipment, such as the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter and MQ-4C Triton, Northern Australia will remain the ‘tip of the spear’ to ensure a safe and secure Australia.
Supporting defence and national security
The Northern Territory will supports these security requirements by growing a professional workforce, nurturing a cutting-edge STEM ecosystem, delivering world-class maritime maintenance and sustainment through our Marine Industry Park and sovereign ship lift capability, developing a space industry across the north and supporting enhanced training range requirements.
The Territory is positioned as a digital hub in the Indo- Pacific region, able to support defence and national security data requirements.
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