BLUF
RAAF Tindal and Darwin are receiving major investments. Upgrades remain slow however- Learmonth due 2027 and Curtin 2028. Resilience comes from hardening, dispersal, redundancy, speed of repair and active defensive missile capabilities.Learning Outcomes
• Strategic Awareness: Builds understanding of Australia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen critical northern infrastructure amid evolving regional threats.
• Technological Literacy: Explains base-hardening innovations, modular systems, and integration of air and missile defence technology.
• Maritime and Air Strategy: Highlights the operational significance of northern bases for maintaining reach and readiness across the Indo-Pacific.
