The Australian Defence Force has joined the hunt for Dezi Freeman, as the search for the accused cop killer enters its ninth day in Victoria .

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles said a military planning specialist, as well as aerial surveillance assets, had joined forces with police.

"The Australian Defence Force will work with the Victorian police, as they request our assistance in terms of the particular assets and capabilities that we have, to bring Dezi Freeman to justice," he told ABC.

Police have said they believe Freeman, who is alleged to have shot dead two police officers who were executing a search warrant at his home in Porepunkah, regional Victoria, may be receiving help from members of the public.

The 56-year-old, who has been linked to the so

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