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Maritime

Maritime

Maritime

The Commonwealth Department of Defence is investing an unprecedented $275bn in Defence capability to 2030, of which approximately $75 billion will be for maritime enhancement. The NSW Government is committed to assisting Defence achieve outcomes in the national interest.

Proudly, NSW hosts more than 80 defence facilities, including six naval establishments (Fleet Base East being a part of HMAS Kuttabul) (shown in Figures 1 and 2) and is home to the largest Defence industrial workforce in Australia.

Figure 1. Naval establishments - Sydney
Map of Naval establishments - Sydney
Figure 2. Naval establishments - Shoalhaven
Naval establishments - Shoalhaven