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The next Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition will be held in Perth, Western Australia, for the first time next year, according to event organiser AMDA Foundation.
The Land Forces defence expo was previously held in Melbourne last year, with several coinciding protestors. The next edition will be held in Perth from 6 to 8 October next year.
AMDA Foundation chief executive officer Justin Giddings said the event’s debut in Perth underscores its commitment to showcasing Australian industrial capability in the national interest.
“Land Forces has been built to support the needs of the Australian Defence Force and specifically those of the Australian Army, bringing together the key players from defence, government and industry as a platform for engagement,” he said.
“We look forward to presenting this important event in Perth in 2026.”
The expo has previously been held in other major cities, including Adelaide and Brisbane. The event champions Australian industrial capability across defence, emergency response, training and national security – critical areas that strengthen sovereign capacity and enable global partnerships.
“The Australian Army looks forward to supporting Land Forces 2026 in Perth, and showcasing Defence in the West,” Deputy Chief of Army Major General Chris Smith said.
“Land Forces is an opportunity for the Australian Army to reinforce commitment to collaborating with industry academia, and international partners.”
Presented in collaboration with major stakeholder, the Australian Army, Land Forces aims to advance Australia’s national interest through focused dialogue and support for a capable, resilient and integrated land defence sector.
Western Australian Defence Industries Minister Paul Papalia noted the opportunities Land Forces brings to Western Australia.
“Land Forces is a huge opportunity for Western Australian businesses to showcase their world-class expertise, connect with global defence leaders and break into international supply chains,” Minister Papalia said.
“It’s about creating new jobs, attracting investment and showing that WA’s defence industries can strengthen the nation’s sovereign capability.”
