
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

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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 |
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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 |