EVENT DATES
6th October – 8th October 2026
EVENT LOCATION
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Perth, WA
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Event Summary – Land Forces Defence Expo
The Land Forces Expo (Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition) is Australia’s premier land defence industry exhibition, strongly supported by the Australian Army. It connects Australian and international defence, industry, government, academia, and technology leaders in support of national and regional security.
Held over three days, it is a platform for engagement, featuring an international industry exhibition, a conference program with presentations from leading defence institutions, and extensive networking opportunities. Land Forces provides a vital interface for stakeholders to explore capability development, supply chain integration, and future force design.
The Land Forces expo in 2024 concluded as a record-breaking success, with attendance up 15% from the previous benchmark in 2022, cementing its status as Australia’s largest defence industry event. Hosted at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the exposition grew by nearly a third in size from the previous edition, welcoming 995 exhibitors from 31 nations.
Program Overview: Land Forces Exhibition
The Australian Army at the Land Forces Expo
The Australian Army is a proud supporter of Land Forces 2026, reinforcing its commitment to collaboration with industry, academia, and international partners to drive innovation and capability development. At previous Land Forces events, the Army played a central role through key engagements, such as the Chief of Army Symposium (CAS), Army Innovation Day (AID), and the Quantum Technology Challenge (QTC), providing a platform for dynamic discussions, cutting-edge technology showcases, and industry engagement.
The Land Forces Hub
The Land Forces Hub at Expo 2026 offers expert-led sessions on emerging land defence technologies, strategies, and capability development. Bringing together leaders from defence, industry, and academia, The Hub provides insights, inspiration, and networking opportunities for professionals shaping Australia’s future land warfare and defence innovation landscape.
Innovation Pitchfest and Awards
The Innovation Pitchfest and Awards at Land Forces Expo Perth 2026 celebrate defence innovation, start-ups, and cutting-edge technology. Innovators pitch directly to defence, industry, and investment leaders, fostering collaboration and highlighting the next generation of solutions that drive Australia’s land defence capability and shape the future of military technology.
Networking and Hospitality
The Land Forces Expo 2026 brings together industry leaders for daily networking and hospitality events. Attendees can build strategic relationships in an informal, professional environment, creating opportunities that strengthen Australia’s land defence ecosystem.
Why Exhibit: Land Forces Weapons Expo
The AIME 2025 show delivered a powerful mix of innovation, collaboration, and business results — attracting 675 global exhibitors, over 4,500 attendees and 18,452 meetings with pre-qualified hosted buyers and visitors. In 2026, AIME Melbourne is set to be even bigger.
- Connect face-to-face with key decision-makers: With major players from government, military, global primes, and supply chain partners under one roof from across Australia and internationally, Land Forces 2026 is the perfect opportunity to build a quality database, strengthen relationships, and expand your network in a focused, high-value environment.
- Demonstrate your products and technologies: This allows attendees to experience them firsthand, providing a more comprehensive understanding of their capabilities and features.
- Gain market insight and sell directly: The expo gathers a cross-section of the land defence community—from primes and project offices to SMEs and end-users—creating a unique platform to present your capabilities, gather feedback, understand current industry needs, and position your product for immediate business outcomes.
- Build your supply chain and distribution network: Land Forces 2026 will connect you with organisations of all sizes, offering the ideal environment to explore partnerships, expand channels, and accelerate procurement conversations.
- Elevate your brand and launch new products: The event provides a high-profile platform to enhance your industry presence, unveil new capabilities, attract media attention, and benefit from strategic engagement support from the AMDA Foundation before, during, and after the expo.
Stand Options: Land Forces Perth 2026
At Grand Stand Events, we understand that events like the Land Forces Expo are vital opportunities to connect with key decision-makers, defence industry leaders, and technology innovators. We specialise in delivering exhibition stand solutions for organisations across the defence, security, and military technology sectors, ensuring your brand makes a lasting impact.
After a pre-designed exhibition stand for a quick, hassle-free setup or a custom-built stand that showcases your cutting-edge capabilities? Then, our team is ready to bring your vision to life. We manage every step of the process—from the initial concept and stand design to the construction, on-site installation, and a seamless bump-out—so you can focus on engaging with visitors and forging valuable connections.
Our extensive experience in creating bespoke stands for defence expos and trade shows means we know how to position your brand front and centre. Take a look at our project gallery to see examples of some of our past stand designs. With Grand Stand Events, your exhibition stand isn’t just a space—it’s a strategic tool to attract attention, drive engagement, and elevate your brand in the Australian defence sector.
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