Land Forces Australia 2026 is an international land defense industry exhibition bringing together Australian and international defense, industry, government, academia, and technology representatives. The three-day event will combine an industry exhibition with conferences, symposia, networking opportunities, live demonstrations, and engagement programs focused on the land defense sector.
The event will address capability development, supply chain integration, and future force design. Event information also highlights wider land-domain capability priorities including command and control, long-range strike, guided weapons, space and cyber capabilities, logistics, and uncrewed systems.
Land Forces 2026 will also provide opportunities to explore emerging technologies, hear from sector representatives, and engage with organizations involved in Australian and regional defense capability.
When is Land Forces Australia 2026?
Land Forces Australia 2026 will take place from October 6–8, 2026, running from Tuesday through Thursday.
Registration closes October 1, 2026.
Event Themes
Land Forces 2026 will focus on issues and opportunities affecting the land defense sector, including capability development, procurement, supply chain participation, technology, and future force requirements.
Wider Australian defense capability priorities relevant to the land domain include targeting and long-range strike capability, theater command and control, guided weapons and explosive ordnance, amphibious-capable combined-arms land systems, space and cyber capabilities, and theater logistics.
Uncrewed systems are included within the amphibious-capable combined-arms land system category, alongside landing craft, infantry fighting vehicles, combat reconnaissance vehicles, Apache and Black Hawk helicopters, and M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks.
What’s On at Land Forces?
Land Forces 2026 will feature an international industry exhibition alongside conferences, symposia, presentations, networking functions, live demonstrations, and other engagement programs.
The event will work with convenors including the Australian Army and the Department of Defence on its daily program. Individual conference and presentation sessions will be announced periodically in the lead-up to the event.
The Australian Army at Land Forces
The Australian Army is a supporter of Land Forces 2026.
At previous Land Forces events, Army activities have included the Chief of Army Symposium, Army Innovation Day, and the Quantum Technology Challenge. These previous programs covered areas including technology, capability development, and engagement with industry and academia.
The Hub
The Hub, sponsored by Amentum, will bring together an expert speaker program with the Innovation Awards and Pitchfest.
Subject matter experts will discuss ideas and technologies related to the future of land defense in the region. The Hub will be open to all trade-day attendees regardless of badge type.
Expressions of interest have closed.
Innovation Pitchfest and Awards
The Innovation Pitchfest and Awards will provide innovators, start-ups, and researchers with a platform to present emerging technologies and new solutions to representatives from defense, industry, and investment organizations.
Submissions have closed.
Networking at Land Forces 2026
Networking opportunities will be available throughout the event for attendees from defense, government, industry, and other participating organizations.
End-of-day networking sessions will take place on the exhibition floor and will be open to attendees. Other opportunities include exhibitor receptions, onsite hospitality areas, and networking during scheduled conference breaks.
Some activities may require pre-registration or an invitation, or may be limited to exhibitors and sponsors.
Defence and Industry Dinner
The Land Forces 2026 Defence and Industry Dinner will bring together senior defense officials, government representatives, and industry leaders and will feature keynote addresses.
Attendance is by invitation only.
VIP Lunches
VIP Lunches will be held daily during Land Forces 2026 for invited defense leaders, government officials, and industry representatives.
Attendance is by invitation only.
Previous Highlights
At previous editions of Land Forces, the Australian Army has participated through activities including the Chief of Army Symposium, Army Innovation Day, and the Quantum Technology Challenge.
Registration and Tickets
There is no charge to register as a Trade or Defence Visitor. Registration provides access to Land Forces 2026 on all three days of the event.
Some conference programs held during Land Forces require a fee at the time of registration. These programs are optional.
Where is Land Forces Australia 2026?
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Western Australia
Australia
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