Thales Australia Named Large Business Of The Year At Chief Minister’s Defence Industry Excellence Awards

Presented by the Hon Lia Finocchiaro, NT Chief Minister, the award recognises Thales’ outstanding contribution to maritime sustainment services in the NT including sustainment of the Armidale Class Patrol Boats, the company’s enduring support for the ADF, and long-standing role growing the Northern Territory’s defence industry.

The award recognises Thales Australia’s outstanding contribution to Australia's defence capability and industry, both in the Northern Territory and across the nation. Thales Australia’s leadership in defence innovation, and its extensive operations span every mainland state and territory, including its Darwin facilities.

As a major contributor to the NT economy and defence industrial ecosystem, Thales employs approximately 30 staff in our industry-leading workforce and has actively engaged with over 100 local companies in the Darwin region, injecting more than $100 million into local supply chains over the past eight years.

Thales Australia’s alignment with the capability demands of the ADF, allies and partners, means that in addition to maritime sustainment, Thales teams also support explosive ordinance and Avionics capabilities in the Northern Territory.