- Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition to be held in Perth for the first time from 6-8 October 2026
- Expressions of interest now open for small and medium enterprises to demonstrate their expertise at Australia's largest land-based defence industry exhibition
- More than 10,000 attendees expected, including national and international delegations
- Cook Labor Government diversifying WA economy so it remains strongest in the nation
Western Australian defence businesses are invited to showcase their capabilities on a global stage, with expressions of interest (EOIs) now open to join the Defence West stand at Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition 2026.
Perth will host the event for the first time, proving a major opportunity for WA industry to connect global primes, defence leaders and supply chain partners.
Land Forces is Australia's largest land-based defence industry exhibition, bringing together government, military and industry leaders from across the Indo-Pacific.
The Cook Labor Government is seeking EOIs from WAbased businesses with strong capability, export potential, innovative technologies, or strategic relevance to the land-defence domain.
Successful applicants will gain direct access to key decision makers, co-ordinated promotion and on-the-ground support from the Cook Labor Government throughout the event.
Building on a strong showing in 2024, Defence West is targeting around 40 small and medium enterprises to participate in 2026.
Defence West co-exhibiting companies will benefit from a high-visibility platform to promote their technologies, products and services, connect into global supply chains and pursue new commercial and research partnerships.
Interested organisations are invited to submit an EOI outlining their capabilities, objectives for attending, and how participation will support the growth of WA's defence industry through the application platform: Land Forces Defence West Co-Exhibitor Expression of Interest .
The EOIs close at 5pm, 22 May 2026.
The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition 2026 will be held from 6 to 8 October 2026 at the Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre.
As stated by Defence Industries Minister Paul Papalia:
"Land Forces 2026 is a major opportunity for Western Australian businesses to put their capabilities in front of the world and connect directly with key decision makers in the global land defence sector.
"It's about helping WA companies break into global supply chains, secure new work and grow their footprint internationally.
"It's a practical step to turn local capability into real outcomes - more jobs, stronger exports and a bigger role for Western Australia in the Nation's land defence effort.
