IBG Global Recommends Participation in Australia Land Forces 2026

For decades, IBG Global has partnered with U.S. state economic development organizations (EDOs) and American companies to advance international trade and unlock meaningful commercial outcomes in global markets. With deep experience supporting defense-focused delegations and trade missions, IBG Global recommends that Australia’s Land Forces 2026 be a strategic priority for U.S. EDOs and U.S. defense companies looking to expand into allied programs and supply chains.

Land Forces 2026 — officially the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition — will be held from October 6 - 8, 2026 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre in Perth, Western Australia.

AUKUS Is Now Industrial and Operational

While AUKUS often appears in headlines concerning submarines, its true long-term impact is industrial. Pillar II of AUKUS focuses on collaborative development of advanced capabilities: autonomy, cyber and electronic warfare, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, future platforms, sustainment and interoperable supply chains. These are not abstract goals — they are commercially actionable industrial priorities in which allied governments are now investing.

Land Forces 2026 is where these priorities come to life. Australian defense stakeholders, government planners, industrial partners, and international delegations will gather to engage in real-time capability planning, procurement dialogue, and joint industrial initiatives that reflect the operational reality of AUKUS.

Why U.S. EDOs Should Be There

For U.S. EDOs, this event is a singular opportunity to position your state’s defense ecosystem within an allied industrial network, By attending, you:

• Elevate your state’s defense enterprise to Australian industry leaders, primes, and government stakeholders.

• Strengthen bilateral economic development ties between Australia and U.S. regions with relevant industrial strengths.

• Connect in-state companies to long-term supply chain opportunities in co-production, sustainment, and innovation partnerships.

• Signal your state’s readiness to support AUKUS-aligned capability development.

Why American Defense Companies Should Attend

For American defense companies — particularly those in advanced manufacturing, autonomous systems, cyber, ISR, AI-enabled platforms, and sustainment technologies — Land Forces offers direct access to:

• Australian defence capability planners and procurement decision-makers

• International primes and Tier 1 integrators seeking capability suppliers

• Allied partners focused on interoperable and secure technological solutions

Australia’s defense market is not just a buyer; under AUKUS it is becoming a co-production partner. The move toward allied industrial cooperation favors companies that are willing to engage in long-term supply integration.

IBG Global’s On-the-Ground Support

Success at Land Forces requires more than a booth or a badge. It requires planning, targeted introductions, contextual understanding of procurement pathways, and sustained pipeline development. That’s where IBG Global’s expertise adds value.

Our IBG Global representative in Australia, Foley, brings deep in-market experience, established relationships, and practical insights to help U.S. delegations:

Whether you are a seasoned exporter or a first-time participant, Foley’s role is to ensure your Land Forces journey is strategic, aligned, and commercially rewarding.

AUKUS Is Operational — Land Forces Is Where It Happens

IBG Global encourages you to consider Land Forces 2026 as more than an event — it is a gateway into Australia’s defense market, an entry point into AUKUS industrial collaboration, and a platform for shaping the future of allied capability.

Mark the dates — October 6 – 8, 2026, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Perth, Western Australia — and let IBG Global help you make it count.