AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition
Washington, D.C. / United States
The anchor event for anyone selling to the US Army. Program offices and primes are present in force; ideal for SMEs seeking subcontracting and teaming opportunities.
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Australia & OceaniaTrade shows & exhibitions
2–4 Dec 2026
Undersea Defence Technology Australia
Adelaide Showgrounds · Adelaide, Australia
- Dates
- Wed, 2 December 2026 – Fri, 4 December 2026
- Venue
- Adelaide Showgrounds
- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
- Organizer
- Clarion Events (Clarion Defence and Security)
- Cost
- paid
- Scale
- regional
- Recurrence
- annual
- CFP deadline
- 1 Jun 2026
- Format
- On-site
Market intel
Moderate pricinglow confidence
This is a brand-new event with no post-show data available; exhibitor and delegation figures are projections drawn from the inaugural programme announcements and analogous UDT Europe editions. Key exhibitor names are inferred from UDT Europe 2026 participation and AUKUS programme affiliations rather than a confirmed UDT Australia exhibitor list.
Notable exhibitors
BAE Systems (steering committee representation; AUKUS submarine partner)Thales (UDT series regular exhibitor)Fincantieri / NexTech (UDT series regular exhibitor)TKMS / Atlas Elektronik (UDT series regular exhibitor)Australian Submarine Agency (government participant)
AI-researched Tue, 25 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Why it matters
As the first UDT outside Europe and the only dedicated undersea defence trade event in the Asia-Pacific, this is the primary access point for suppliers seeking to engage with AUKUS programme stakeholders, the Australian Submarine Agency, and Indo-Pacific naval procurement decision-makers.
- The Newcomer Zone and steering committee structure give Australian SMEs and startups a structured pathway onto the global undersea supply chain.
- With more than half of the expected 2,000 delegates coming from overseas, it offers unmatched export-market exposure for local companies in a single venue.
Registration
About
Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) Australia is the inaugural Southern Hemisphere edition of the globally recognised UDT series, held for the first time outside Europe in its 37-year history.
- Taking place at the Adelaide Showgrounds from 2–4 December 2026, the three-day programme combines a two-day exhibition and conference in a single hall with a dedicated industry visit programme on day three.
- The event brings together senior military leaders, government representatives, industry primes, SMEs, and academics from Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and the wider global undersea defence community.
- Adelaide was secured as host city for three consecutive years (2026–2028) through a joint bid led by Business Events Adelaide with support from the South Australian Government and Defence SA.
Topics
MaritimeAutonomy & RoboticsISR & SensorsAIUAS / Drones
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions
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