Expressions of interest: Opportunity to co-exhibit at Indo Pacific 2025 International Maritime Exposition

Each year DefenceNT leads industry delegations to AMDA Defence and industry trade shows to promote Northern Territory industry capability, infrastructure projects and investment opportunities.

DefenceNT is conducting a competitive Expression of Interest process to select businesses, peak bodies and industry groups to form the Northern Territory industry delegation at Indo Pacific 2025 International Maritime Exposition (IndoPac), to be held in Sydney on 4-6 November 2025. Working together the Northern Territory delegation will achieve its Mission (stated below) while promoting capability to key-decision makers in Defence, Allied Forces and industry.

Members of the NT industry delegation will have access to a promotional pod or work space within the DefenceNT display while at IndoPac in addition to a series of support/training sessions provided to help members maximise the benefits from their attendance at the event.

About IndoPac 2025

The Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition is the region’s premier event for naval defence and commercial maritime engagement. It brings together leaders from Defence, industry, government, academia and technology to support Australia's national interest and strengthen regional security partnerships.

Indo Pacific offers a dynamic platform for showcasing innovation, promoting capability, and fostering collaboration across the naval and maritime sector. With strong support from the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Department of Defence, Indo Pacific provides direct access to key stakeholders and decision-makers.

This year, Indo Pacific will feature:

• A comprehensive international maritime and naval industry exhibition

• A specialist three-day conference and symposia program with leading institutions and experts

• Formal business-to-business and business-to-delegation engagement programs

• Daily networking events and functions

• Showcases of emerging maritime technologies and capability solutions

Northern Territory Delegation Mission for Indo Pacific 2025

The Northern Territory plays a vital and growing role in Australia’s maritime defence posture, supporting the Royal Australian Navy, littoral pivot of the Australian Army, the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps, and regional security operations across the Indo-Pacific. With strategic defence facilities including HMAS Coonawarra, Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, and the emerging Darwin Ship Lift and Marine Industry Parkat East Arm, the NT is positioned as a critical hub for naval operations, logistics, and regional engagement.

It is intended that the industry delegation will:

• Strengthen partnerships with the Royal Australian Navy, allied navies, and Indo-Pacific partners to support forward-deployed operations, maritime training, and logistics.

• Promote the Northern Territory as a strategic location for basing, sustainment, and maritime innovation in support of national and regional security.

• Showcase the Territory’s growing industrial base, including the Darwin Ship Lift and Marine Industry Park, as enablers of sovereign maintenance and sustainment capability.

• Facilitate connections between local industry, defence primes, and government to secure opportunities in upcoming maritime and naval defence programs.

• Support industry diversification and investment in defence-adjacent capabilities including energy and fuel security, maritime supply chains, and emerging marine technologies.

*Only the cost of exhibiting are covered. All flights, accommodation and other expenses are at the expense of the applicant.