- Fifteen businesses to join industry delegation at leading undersea technology event
- Expressions of interest now open to show at Australia’s biggest aerospace exposition
- Cook Labor Government supporting local operators to access defence opportunities
Western Australia’s world-class undersea and aerospace capabilities will be showcased on the global stage, with local businesses set to star at two major upcoming defence events.
The Cook Labor Government is supporting 15 small and medium enterprises to join the Defence West delegation at Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) Australia 2026.
UDT, the world’s leading undersea technology event, will be held in Australia for the first time in 2026, running in Adelaide from 2-4 December.
Twenty-nine WA businesses applied to join the WA Industry Delegation, demonstrating strong industry interest in attending. The 15 selected companies showcase the breadth and depth of WA’s advanced industrial and defence capabilities, spanning robotics, communications, advanced manufacturing, maritime engineering, and autonomous systems.
The selected companies are: Ausco Products, Nautic Technologies, JFD Australia, Greenroom Robotics, Nodestream Technology, Geo Oceans, Proteus Maritime, Franmarine, RCR Advanced Technologies, Sunfish Robotics, Fastwave Communications, Crestlink Koolan, Aurora Labs, Matrix Composites & Engineering, and VROC.
Defence West is now seeking local defence, aerospace, and space industry operators to join them as part of the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2027.
Hosted at Victoria’s Avalon Airport from 23-28 February 2027, the biennial event is the largest aerospace and defence trade exposition in the southern hemisphere.
The Cook Labor Government is seeking EOIs from businesses across the State with capability, export potential, innovative technologies, or strategic relevance to Defence’s Air Domain.
Both UDT and Avalon Airshow present unique opportunities for local businesses to promote their work on the world stage, build connections to global supply chains, and pursue new opportunities.
Interested organisations can apply by visiting Avalon 2027 – WA Industry Delegation Expression of Interest – Fill out form
As stated by Minister Assisting the Defence Industries Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
“Western Australia is home to globally competitive businesses with the skills, technology, and expertise needed to support the country’s growing defence industry.
“These operators have the experience, ingenuity and know how to make big impacts in the sector, and the Cook Labor Government is supporting them to showcase their work on the world stage.
“Events like Undersea Defence Technology and Avalon Airshow will help our businesses secure new opportunities, support quality local jobs and strengthen our economy.”
