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Defence and space

Australia’s advances and innovation in the defence and space sectors are attracting significant global interest.

Across the country, thousands of Australian businesses work to support and strengthen defence and space industries with leading innovations. In the coming decades major projects in both sectors will increase exponentially.

Australia's key defence and space destinations

A map view of where you can connect with key defence and space industries.

Destinations excelling in defence and space

Sydney

Adelaide

Perth

Canberra

Daintree Rainforest, Queensland © Tourism Australia

Cairns

Melbourne

Darwin

Hobart

Did you know?

Tourism Australia's Business Events Bid Fund Program provides financial support for large international events.

Events

Australia will host a number of international conferences of relevance to the defence and space sectors over the coming years, including:

Date	Event	Location
November 2024	Maritime, Air, Space Technologies 2024 (MAST24)	Adelaide/Tartanya
November 2024	Asia Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum 2024	Perth/Booloo
September 2025	2025 International Astronautical Congress (IAC)	Sydney/Warrane
September 2026	International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS) 2026	Sydney/Warrane

IAC 2017 Opening Ceremony, Adelaide Convention Centre, SA

Australia delivers for IAC 2017

Australia rocketed firmly into the multi-billion-dollar space industry with the hosting of the 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Adelaide in September 2017.

Australia delivers for IAC 2017

Australia rocketed firmly into the multi-billion-dollar space industry with the hosting of the 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Adelaide in September 2017.