Welcome to South Australia, Australia’s premier Defence State.
Home to an experienced defence industry, advanced manufacturing and systems integration expertise, South Australia supports the development of Australia’s land forces and is emerging as a national hub for integrated long-range fires, guided weapons and air and missile defence programs.
With a highly skilled industrial base, world-class research institutions and critical Defence infrastructure, including the Edinburgh Defence Precinct, Cultana Training Area and Port Wakefield Proof and Experimental Establishment, South Australia is helping deliver the capability needed for a more secure future.
The state is also emerging as a powerhouse in defence research, development and innovation, facilitating collaboration across industry, research institutions and government.
At the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, Defence SA is once again hosting the South Australia – The Defence State stand alongside 60 South Australian companies, highlighting the breadth of the state’s industry, world-class capability and innovation.
As the region’s premier event for the land defence sector, Land Forces brings together Australian and international defence, industry, government, academia, and technology leaders in support of national and regional security.
To learn more, visit the South Australia – The Defence State stand (1M01) on Level 1 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 6-8 October 2026.
South Australian companies at Land Forces
South Australia is home to seven of the world’s top 10 defence companies and more than 400 small to medium defence related organisations and leading research institutions, contributing to South Australia’s position as the Defence State.
More than 60 of these high-profile companies, research and education institutions will join the South Australia – The Defence State stand at Land Forces. View the list of exhibitors below.
To explore the full list of organisations within the defence sector in South Australia, visit our Defence Industry Directory.
South Australian Government exhibitor spotlight
South Australian Government representatives will be on the South Australia – The Defence State stand at Land Forces, offering expertise across defence, research and development, and innovation.
If you have any questions or to book a meeting with our team at Land Forces, please get in touch via [email protected].
Defence SA is South Australia’s lead government agency for all defence matters, driving expansion opportunities, supporting major projects and strengthening state capabilities.
DIP is a catalyst for defence-relevant R&D collaborations in South Australia, working with industry and academia to deliver enhanced capabilities to Defence.
Invest SA is a dedicated team of investment and business professionals that can connect you with opportunities, industry networks, and other government agencies in South Australia.
South Australian program highlights
South Australia’s defence projects
South Australia’s experienced and capable industrial base is part of the supply chain delivering many of the nation’s largest and most complex defence projects.
Below is a snapshot of key projects demonstrating the state’s land and GWEO-related capabilities currently underway in South Australia.
Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance
Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance
South Australia is playing a critical role in advancing Australia’s sovereign capability in guided weapons and explosive ordnance (GWEO).
Jindalee Operational Radar Network
Jindalee Operational Radar Network
The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is a multi-billion dollar investment supporting three over-the-horizon radar systems that use HF radar and ionospheric reflection to provide surveillance coverage of Australia’s northern air and sea approaches.
Land-19
Land-19
The $2.5 billion LAND 19 Phase 7B Short-Range Ground-Based Air Defence program was delivered as a key component of Australia’s Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defence (JIAMD) capability.
Land 400 Combat Vehicle System Program
Land 400 Combat Vehicle System Program
The South Australian Government is committed to supporting local industry to win supply chain work as part of the Australian Army’s LAND 400 Land Combat Vehicle System program.
Information Warfare
Information Warfare
South Australia is a key operational hub for Defence intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare.
Cyber
Cyber
South Australia is driving the growth of Australia’s cyber industry, creating hi-tech jobs and supporting the development of a cyber workforce for global businesses that can establish cyber teams in South Australia to take advantage of our world class research, education, market reach and lower cost environment.
Defence and innovation facilities
South Australia is also home to world-class infrastructure and state-of-the-art defence precincts and test ranges, ensuring local industry is equipped to deliver the Defence capabilities needed now and into the future.
EDINBURGH DEFENCE PRECINCT
EDINBURGH DEFENCE PRECINCT
Edinburgh Defence Precinct is a key operational hub for advanced intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare capabilities and central to supporting key Defence aircraft and infrastructure.
WOOMERA RANGE COMPLEX
WOOMERA RANGE COMPLEX
The Woomera Range Complex is the largest land-based test range in the world, covering 122,000 square kilometres.
CULTANA TRAINING AREA
CULTANA TRAINING AREA
Situated 370 kilometres north-west of Adelaide on the Spencer Gulf, Cultana has the ideal terrain and climate for year-round armoured, mechanised and cavalry forces training.
PORT WAKEFIELD PROOF AND EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT
PORT WAKEFIELD PROOF AND EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT
The Port Wakefield Proof and Experimental Establishment hosts weapons trials, munitions proofing and environmental testing for the ADF.
TONSLEY INNOVATION DISTRICT
TONSLEY INNOVATION DISTRICT
Tonsley Innovation District brings together research industry and government to drive innovation, advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0 technologies, research and training. It is also the location of the Flinders Factory of the Future and digital shipyard.
LOT FOURTEEN
LOT FOURTEEN
Lot Fourteen is a world-class innovation district located in Adelaide’s CBD. The seven-hectare hub brings together the state’s leading abilities in the space, defence, critical technologies and creative industries.
TECHNOLOGY PARK ADELAIDE
TECHNOLOGY PARK ADELAIDE
Located in Mawson Lakes in northern Adelaide, Technology Park Adelaide hosts a dynamic community of defence companies focused on systems development and integration, information communication technology, advanced manufacturing and electronics.
DEFENCE AND SPACE LANDING PAD
DEFENCE AND SPACE LANDING PAD
Located at Lot Fourteen in Adelaide’s CBD, the Defence and Space Landing Pad is available for companies looking to establish a presence in South Australia. Managed by Defence SA, the site offers affordable, short-term office facilities and connects companies to government support programs and a network of companies working within the defence and space sectors.
DEFENCE AND SPACE LANDING PAD - UK
DEFENCE AND SPACE LANDING PAD - UK
The Defence and Space Landing Pad – UK is based at the Office of the Agent General in central London, offering visiting defence and space companies access to temporary office and meeting spaces. This initiative is designed to help South Australian businesses engage with global supply chains and unlock opportunities through the AUKUS partnership.
