Welcome from the

AIDN-NT CEO

As CEO at AIDN-NT I am championing the cause for local suppliers by focusing on Engaging them with Defence, Connecting them with Primes and Attracting Increased Investment into the NT.  Having worked in the Defence Industry nationally for over 26 years I have led several teams to design, develop and deliver on many supplier development and workforce management strategies.  Why?  Because we need to build our National Capacity to deliver on Defence Projects and build our future Sovereign Industrial Capability.

Building the Defence industry as a capable and high skilled, high tech Defence and related industry in Australia requires strong relationships and contemporary business models.  We need suppliers to work on what they do and how they do it, not just on their products and services, but on their business practices as well. 

As an active member of the AIDN National Board I work in close collaboration with industry, state and commonwealth stakeholders, and work hard to promote the value of NT Suppliers.

AIDN-NT supports its members through an Alliancing Model, focused on a ‘Total Solutions Management’ approach to Maritime, Aerospace and Base Support for customers who deploy to our region.   Specifically focused on Maintenance Service Support and Supply, our members strive to better service existing projects and reach out to Allied Nations to service their needs within the Indo Pacific.

Please contract me to further explore how you can get involved:  Ceo@aidnnt.com.au or call me on 0402 895 822.

Kerryn Smith
CEO, AIDN-NT