About the Show
Land Forces is Australia’s largest dedicated land-defence trade event, run biennially by AMDA Foundation as a neutral platform for industry–Defence–government engagement. It has rotated through Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne, scaling rapidly as the focal point for Army-led dialogue, procurement programs and sovereign capability showcases.
For the first time, the exposition lands in Perth. WA’s defence push and the state’s support will underpin a strong western presence, with the Australian Army confirmed as a major program partner and the Chief of Army Symposium to run alongside the trade show.
Key Features of the Show
International Industry Exhibition
The core of Land Forces: a multi-hall show floor featuring Australian and global suppliers across vehicles, C4ISR, EW, robotics and uncrewed systems, soldier systems, training/simulation, munitions, sustainment and advanced manufacturing. It is Australia’s largest land-sector exhibition.
Chief of Army Symposium (CAS) & Army-led Activities
The Army leverages Land Forces to convene its flagship program, historically including Army Innovation Day and the Quantum Technology Challenge, drawing uniformed leaders, program owners and innovators into open dialogue.
The Hub — Thought-Leadership Theatre
A curated, open-to-all stage for short talks, panels and announcements that translate strategy into capability, with recent editions running packed multi-day schedules.
Innovation Pitchfest & Awards
AMDA’s awards and rapid-fire pitch sessions spotlight emerging tech and young innovators, with cash prizes and national visibility for finalists. Returning in 2026.
Delegation Management Program (DMP)
A structured B2G/B2B meeting engine connecting exhibitors with senior domestic and international delegations, scheduled through the exhibitor portal.
Who Exhibits
- Prime contractors and platform OEMs (armoured vehicles, artillery, protected mobility)
- C4ISR, comms, sensors and electronic warfare providers
- Robotics, autonomous and uncrewed systems suppliers
- Training, simulation and soldier-system specialists
- Munitions, weapons and survivability/armour firms
- Sustainment, logistics, materials and advanced manufacturing SMEs
- State Pavilions and national groups aggregating SME capability
- Universities, R&D labs and dual-use technology companies
Who Attends?
- Australian Army and Defence (capability managers, CASG/procurement, test & evaluation)
- Overseas military delegations and defence ministries
- Defence primes, tier-1 integrators and supply-chain leads
- SMEs, start-ups and advanced manufacturers seeking programs and partners
- Government trade/investment agencies and state defence offices
- Academia, research institutes and innovation networks
Why Should You Exhibit?
- Procurement proximity: Meet Army program owners and capability decision-makers where requirements, budgets and timelines are actively discussed.
- Delegations on tap: Use the DMP to secure targeted meetings with domestic and international buyers in one trip.
- Innovation spotlight: Pitch new tech, win awards and convert theatre exposure into pilots and teaming agreements.
- Scale and signal: Australia’s largest land-defence floor amplifies brand presence and shortens sales cycles with dense buyer footfall.
Key Statistics from the Last Show
- 25,675 total attendances from 46 nations (record high, +15% vs 2022)
- 995 exhibiting companies/organisations from 31 nations
- 240 official delegations from 41 nations, including 16 international Chiefs of Army or counterparts (plus 11 representatives)
- 70+ conferences, symposia and presentations across the week
- Media reach: 6 media partners; 230+ media reports/articles; audience reach ~3 million
