Land Forces International Defence Exposition 2026

6 to 8 October - Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

Land Forces International Defence Exposition is Australia’s premier land defence exhibition and a key event for the Indo‑Pacific region.

Delivered in collaboration with the Australian Army, the biennial exposition brings together Defence, global prime contractors, small‑to‑medium enterprises and international delegations to showcase advanced land capabilities, technology and services.

The event provides a critical platform for Australian industry to engage directly with Defence decision‑makers and global supply chains, with a focus on major land capability programs and sustainment activities.

Event overview

Land Forces 2026 is expected to host:

• more than 800 national and international exhibitors
• senior Defence and government representatives
• major prime contractors from the United States, Europe and Asia
• a comprehensive conference and networking program.

Opportunities for Northern Territory industry

Land Forces 2026 presents a significant opportunity for Northern Territory (NT) businesses to promote capability, develop partnerships and access national and international markets.

The NT Government, supported by DefenceNT, will facilitate a NT industry delegation to Land Forces 2026.

The delegation will promote the NT strategic advantages and support local businesses to engage with Defence and industry stakeholders.

Our mission

The NT hosts a sustained Australian Army presence due to its strategic geography, proximity to the Indo‑Pacific and access to unique training environments.

Australian Army units based in the NT, together with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, undertake continuous readiness, force‑generation and regional engagement activities. These are supported by large‑scale joint and multinational exercises conducted annually.

This operational environment drives ongoing demand for local industry support across logistics, sustainment, infrastructure, training and specialist services.

The NT is well positioned for Defence‑related industry growth, particularly in logistics and supply‑chain resilience, sustainment and storage infrastructure, energy and fuel security, workforce capability, and support for deployable land forces and regional operations.

Delegation focus areas

The NT delegation to Land Forces 2026 will focus on:

• Strengthening strategic partnerships
  Engagement with the Australian Army, allied forces and international partners to support force posture initiatives, training activities and Defence investment in the NT.

• Promoting the NT as a strategic Defence location
  Showcasing the NT advantages for basing and training, and its role in supporting national and regional security.

• Showcasing industrial capability and sustainment infrastructure
  Highlighting key assets such as the Northern Marine Complex, logistics networks, and upgrades to training areas and ranges that enable sovereign sustainment capability.

• Facilitating industry engagement and supply‑chain opportunities
  Connecting NT businesses with Defence, prime contractors and government stakeholders.

• Advancing Defence‑enabling sectors and future capabilities
  Promoting Defence‑adjacent industries, including data and connectivity, space and aerospace, maritime supply chains, energy and fuel security, and critical minerals.

Northern Territory delegation

The NT delegation to Land Forces 2026 brings together 24 organisations representing the depth and diversity of the NT defence industry and capability.

The delegation spans:

• industrial services
• construction and infrastructure
• technology and autonomous systems
• aviation
• energy
• health and safety
• research and higher education
• investment
• peak industry bodies.

It also includes the NT Coordinator, whose statutory role is to accelerate and streamline major project approvals in the NT.

Together, the delegation demonstrates that the NT offer to Defence extends well beyond any single capability. It represents a connected industry ecosystem, supporting a sustained Defence presence and ready to respond to growing demand.

NT businesses joining the NT delegation include: