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2026.10.06-10.08 Australia Land Forces Exhibition LAND FORCES Venue Address: 2 Clarendon Street, Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3205 Exhibition Details 2026 Australia Land Forces Exhibition (LAND FORCES) will be held from October 6 to 8, 2026 at Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, Melbourne, Australia. This edition covers an exhibition area of 45,000 square meters, gathering 810 industry exhibitors and attracting more than 36,000 visitors. Industry: Defense Exhibition, Australia Defense Exhibition, Melbourne Defense Exhibition Organizer: Industry Defence and Security Australia Limited Host City: Melbourne, Australia Venue: Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre Venue Address: 2 Clarendon Street, Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3205 Exhibition Introduction Australia Land Forces Exhibition (LAND FORCES) is the largest and most authoritative military and police equipment exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere. It serves as a powerful forum for key decision-makers in the region, enabling government representatives, defense officials, military procurement managers and senior officers to network with defense material manufacturers, equipment suppliers and service providers. As the event continues to grow, Australia’s premier land defense industry event – the biennial Land Forces International Land Defense Expo – is the primary gateway to the Australian and regional land defense markets, as well as a platform for engagement with major prime contractors from the US and Europe. With strong commitment from the Australian Army and a large number of Asian, European and American industries, Land Forces provides an interface for Australian, regional and international industries at all levels, from defense force customers to prime contractors, SMEs and startups. Various defense conferences are also held on site, including the Defense Science & Technology (DST) International Conference on Science & Innovation in Land Power (ICSILP); the AAUS Unmanned Systems Defense Conference; the CASG Army Aviation Seminar; and the Land Environment Working Group (LEWG) Defense & Industry Briefings. (Copyright reserved by KeeperTek, no unauthorized reproduction) As an important event in the Oceania military and police defense industry, it attracts professionals from military and police agencies, defense manufacturers, suppliers and related enterprises around the world. LAND FORCES also provides a series of lectures, seminars and forums, offering exhibitors and visitors the latest insights, experience and knowledge from industry experts. Exhibit Scope Defense Equipment: ammunition, weapons, defense technology, protective equipment, uniforms Military Equipment: raw materials and equipment for military and police clothing, military barracks infrastructure equipment, field communication systems and automation systems, personal and collective protective equipment, field operation bags/tables and chairs, military training equipment, weapons engineering equipment, anti-radiation weapons and equipment, anti-chemical and anti-biological weapons and equipment, electronic reconnaissance equipment, electronic warfare equipment, radio countermeasure equipment, equipment and technologies for the effective recycling of weapons, military equipment and ammunition, fire fighting equipment, armed forces metrology support, other military industries Venue Transportation Rail Transit Tram: Routes 96, 109 and 12 stop directly at 124A Casino/MCEC (Clarendon Street) station, right at the Clarendon Street entrance of the venue. Routes 70, 75 and the free City Circle Tram stop at Flinders Street Station; walk along Clarendon Street for about 5–10 minutes to the venue. By Air From Melbourne Airport: Take SkyBus directly to Southern Cross Station, then transfer to tram or walk – an economical choice. By Train From Southern Cross Station: the closest railway station to MCEC. Take tram 96, 109 or 12 for just a few stops; or walk for about 10–12 minutes to the venue.