Indo Pacific 2025 delivered its most successful event in 25 years, setting new records for attendance and international engagement. The three-day exposition brought together over 900 exhibitors, 240 delegations from 58 nations, and 39 Chiefs of Navy or equivalent counterparts, creating an unmatched opportunity for collaboration and innovation.

With capability pavilions representing every Australian state and territory and international pavilions from six nations, the event showcased the very best in maritime and Defence technology.

With more than 65 companies featured on the Defence State stand, Indo Pacific 2025 was a landmark event for South Australia. Throughout the week the state’s defence industry announced major partnerships, technology breakthroughs and capability expansions that reinforce its position as a national leader and key contributor on the world stage in defence innovation.

From advanced manufacturing and cyber resilience to quantum technology and maritime sustainment, South Australian companies and research organisations demonstrated why the state is a key partner in the AUKUS partnership, delivering future-focused solutions for Defence.

South Australian industry was also supported on the stand by the Hon Joe Szakacs, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science and Veterans Affairs and Michael Brown, Assistant Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, Defence and Space Industries and members of the Defence SA Advisory Board, including Chair Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO (Retd).

Key outcomes for South Australia

• South Australian technology set to power SSN-AUKUS submarines
  Local submarine battery manufacturer PMB Defence is partnering with BAE Systems in a deal that may see their technology used in the SSN-AUKUS submarine design.
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• APC Technology partners with UK company to deliver digital wellbeing solutions
  APC Technology joined forces with a UK partner to deliver cutting-edge digital wellbeing solutions for defence personnel.
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• South Australian expertise to strengthen Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capability
  Ultra Maritime will deliver a cutting-edge torpedo defence system for Australia’s Hunter class frigates.
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• SA quantum tech successfully trialled under AUKUS Pillar II
  South Australian quantum technology from QuantX Labs and the University of Adelaide was successfully trialled in the US under AUKUS Pillar II, paving the way for future applications.
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• New CyberOps partnership boosts cyber readiness for US defence work
  A new partnership will strengthen cyber resilience and readiness for local businesses to participate in the US Defence supply chain.
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• Aerobond expands maritime production and maintenance capabilities
  Aerobond announced a major expansion to increase maritime production and sustainment capacity in South Australia.
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• SA Government signs MoU with BlueForge Alliance Australia
  The South Australian Government formalised a partnership with BlueForge Alliance to strengthen the workforce required for the AUKUS nuclear submarine program.
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• Defence Trailblazer project achieves major milestone
  Defence technology project led by Northrop Grumman and the University of Adelaide, developing Hollow Core Optical Fibres for next-generation gyroscopes, has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of its proof-of-concept phase.
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• Adelaide electronic warfare technology company RFTEQ signed MoUs
  RFTEQ will team up with DEWC and Consunet to collaborate to enhance capability for Defence. Read more →
  The company also announced a collaboration with Redarc to enhance capacity in EW and electronics manufacturing. Read more →

Indo Pacific 2025 by the numbers

• 900+ exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge maritime and defence technologies
• International pavilions from six nations: United States, United Kingdom, Poland, New Zealand, South Korea, and Japan
• Capability pavilions representing every Australian state and territory
• 100+ conferences, symposia and presentations driving thought leadership
• 240 delegations from 58 nations, including 39 Chiefs of Navy or equivalent counterparts