The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition 2026

The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition (Land Forces) has announced the 2026 edition of Australia’s largest land defence trade event will be held in Perth, Western Australia, from 6-8 October 2026. 

Held in major cities across the country biennially, including Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne, Land Forces organiser AMDA Foundation will present the trade exposition in Perth for the first time.  

Land Forces champions Australian industrial capability across defence, emergency response, training and national security, critical areas that strengthen sovereign capacity and enable global partnerships. 

Presented in collaboration with major stakeholder, the Australian Army, Land Forces advances Australia’s national interest through focused dialogue and support for a capable, resilient and integrated land defence sector. 

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March

The Defence Industry Leadership Program has played a pivotal role in nurturing the growth of more than 370 defence industry leaders since its establishment in 2010.

Beyond Service is a 2½-day residential wellness retreat designed specifically for women veterans who are ready for space to breathe, reconnect, reset, and feel understood.

April

Life After Service is a free, two-day, in-person wellbeing program delivered by I’ve Got Your 6 Foundation (IGY6), designed for veterans and first responders navigating life beyond service.

May

The Cowork Coplay program is a strengths-based, face-to-face program focused on career development, wellbeing and community connection with a creche for young children. Free for spouses/family members of current & former ADF members & Reservists.

June

The AUKUS Pillar II Forum brings together government, industry, academia, and defence practitioners to shape the responsible design and development of advanced capabilities.

Moving as a Defence partner can feel like starting over. A new place, new routines, and often your own goals get pushed to the side.

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July

The fourth annual Australian Defence Magazine South Australia Defence Summit will taking place Tuesday 7th July, Adelaide Convention Centre.

The Convergence – Build the Information Ecosystem, Fuse Capabilities, Develop the Information Profession

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