20 August 2025
The Australian Defence Force will be better equipped to respond to operations, training and emergencies under a new 10-year, $1.5 billion national logistics contract with Toll Remote Logistics.
The Defence Theatre Logistics (DTL) contract will manage more than 50 sites across the country, consolidating warehousing, national distribution and retail services into one streamlined agreement.
This means the ADF will have an efficient coordinated logistics network, ensuring that sailors, soldiers and aviators have the right equipment, supplies and support where and when they need them.
Commander Joint Logistics Major General Carla Watts said the new arrangement would strengthen Defence’s logistics capability.
“The ability to get the right equipment, parts and supplies to the right place at the right time is essential to Defence capability,” Major General Watts said.
“This contract gives us the scale, reliability and flexibility to respond quickly; whether that’s supporting a major operation overseas, delivering equipment for training or moving critical supplies during a natural disaster at home.”
For ADF personnel, the DTL contract means faster access to essential equipment, improved distribution timelines and more consistent support across all locations.
A strong, nationally coordinated logistics network means the ADF can respond rapidly not only to military operations, but also to humanitarian and disaster relief missions — in both Australia and the region.
'We are investing in a system that will not only support today’s requirements, but also be flexible enough to meet the demands of the next decade.'
The contract was awarded after an open, competitive tender process. It replaces existing arrangements with Linfox and Ventia, bringing the services under one provider for greater efficiency, reduced duplication and simplified delivery.
This unified approach strengthens the ADF’s ability to operationalise the Defence logistical network in line with the requirements of the National Defence Strategy.
Major General Watts emphasised that this change was about modernising Defence logistics to meet future challenges.
“We are investing in a system that will not only support today’s requirements, but also be flexible enough to meet the demands of the next decade,” Major General Watts said.
“Ultimately, this is about keeping our people equipped, our operations running smoothly, and our nation prepared.
“I wish to thank Linfox and Ventia, as the transitioning service providers, for the difference they have made to Defence’s logistics system and their continued support to Defence.”
The new services will begin rolling out in 2025, with Toll Remote Logistics working alongside Defence to ensure a smooth transition for personnel and operations.
