Australian Defence Industry Awards

The 2026 Australian Defence Industry Awards brought together the nation's leading defence businesses and professionals for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership across the sector.

Recognising people and businesses rather than products and platforms, the awards honoured outstanding achievements from across the defence ecosystem, including primes, SMEs, academic institutions, defence executives, Indigenous and female leaders, students, scientists, academics, technicians, and other high-performing professionals.

As Australia's premier defence awards program, the Australian Defence Industry Awards continue to celebrate those shaping the future of the nation's defence capability.

The awards will return in 2027. Register your interest today to be among the first to know when submissions open, receive key program updates, and start preparing your path to national recognition.