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6–8 Oct 2026
Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre · Perth, Australia
- Dates
- Tue, 6 October 2026 – Thu, 8 October 2026
- Venue
- Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Organizer
- AMDA Foundation Limited
- Cost
- free
- Scale
- major
- Recurrence
- biennial
- Reg. deadline
- 1 Oct 2026
- CFP deadline
- 14 Jul 2026
- Format
- On-site
Market intel
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Based on the 2024 edition, Land Forces consistently attracts the full spectrum of land-domain suppliers from global primes to Australian SMEs, with Rheinmetall, BAE Systems, Hanwha, Thales, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Babcock, and L3Harris among the confirmed major exhibitors.
- The 2026 Perth edition is expected to draw a comparable or larger cohort given strong WA government backing and continued growth in Australian defence spending.
- Exhibitor list for 2026 was not yet fully published at time of research.
Notable exhibitors
Rheinmetall Defence AustraliaBAE Systems AustraliaHanwha Defence AustraliaThales AustraliaLockheed Martin AustraliaBoeing Defence AustraliaBabcock AustralasiaL3Harris
AI-researched Tue, 25 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Why it matters
Land Forces is the primary marketplace for Australian Army procurement programs and sovereign capability development, making it the single most important annual touchpoint for land-domain suppliers seeking access to Army project offices, CASG/DDA decision-makers, and international prime contractors.
- For SMEs and startups, the Innovation Pitchfest, Army Innovation Day, and structured B2G meeting programs offer direct pathways to capability insertion and supply-chain entry.
- The 2026 Perth edition opens engagement with Western Australia's growing defence industrial base and aligns with Australia's 2024 National Defence Strategy priorities.
About
Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition is Australia's largest biennial land defence trade event, presented by AMDA Foundation Limited in collaboration with the Australian Army.
- The three-day exposition at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre features a comprehensive international industry exhibition, a specialist conference program including the Chief of Army Symposium, Army Innovation Day, and the Quantum Technology Challenge, alongside structured delegation engagement programs and an Innovation Pitchfest.
- The 2026 edition marks the first time the event has been held in Perth, Western Australia, having previously rotated through Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
Topics
Land systemsAutonomy & RoboticsSoldier SystemsC2 / Battle ManagementISR & Sensors
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions
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