Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
TEAM DEFENCE AUSTRALIA
Team Defence Australia Program
The Team Defence Australia Program (TDA) is the premier national platform for export-capable Australian defence and dual-use companies to showcase their goods, services, technologies and solutions at international trade events.
Exhibiting with TDA is free, with successful companies responsible for their individual expenses. TDA provides free space on a custom-built "Australia" pavilion, pre-event support and advice including Austrade's network of business development managers, invaluable senior military support and advocacy, market insight briefings, networking opportunities, business-to-business matching and on-site support at a trade event.
Please refer to the "TDA Information for Companies" document for further information regarding TDA support for companies, expression of interest selection and defence export control requirements.
Australian Defence Export Catalogue
The Australian Defence Export Catalogue provides information on Australian Defence Force equipment and defence industry products and services for sale to foreign government customers. Participation is subject to an application process but inclusion is free. More information is available here.
Trade missions and other events
TDA conducts international trade missions and other export-related activities in Australia and internationally. These targeted activities are organised to around specific events, and will be advertised here when expression of interest applications are open.
For further information on TDA support available to your business, email teamdefence.australia@defence.gov.au.
Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA Australia
Work Packages
Defence Services Asia (DSA) is hosted, supported and co-organised by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home Affairs. This Defence and Homeland Security exhibition showcases the worlds advanced technologies, systems, hardware and electronic warfare that the market has to offer.
The TDA mission dates include a pre-event briefing on the 19 April 2026.
For more information, please visit - DSA 2026
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Sea-Air-Space is the largest maritime exposition in the United States, bringing together defence industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancement in the maritime domain. This annual event is owned and produced by the Navy Leagues of the United States and will be held on 19 to 22 April at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland.
As part of the TDA delegation, companies will receive free space on the custom-built Australia pavilion, providing a platform to showcase and demonstrate your capability face-to-face with the US Department of Defense, foreign delegations and industry partners. Additionally, delegates will receive services to maximise participation at the show including; pre-event support, market advice and business-to-business matching through Austrades network of business advisers.
Please note the Navy League of the United States is hosting a STEM Expo at 12:30pm-4:30pm on 19 April 2026. TDA will not attend this event. TDA will only attend the Conference and Exposition on 20-22 April 2026.
TDA will host a pre-event briefing and networking function on 19 April 2026 (TBC).
**All TDA tradeshows may include optional side activities. Please ensure your logistics planning and booking remain flexible to accommodate these.**
For more information visit: Sea Air Space 2026
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Undersea Defence Technology (UDT), is dedicated to the undersea defence industry, is a multi-faceted exhibition and conference reflecting the communitys desire for continuous learning and development.
Designed to equip nations to deal with an increasing diversity of threats and challenges, UDT brings together researchers, military end-users and professionals spanning the entire supply chain to evaluate developing solutions in one of the harshest environments known to man.
More show info available here: Undersea Defence Technology 2026
The TDA mission dates include a pre-event briefing on the 13 April 2026.
**All TDA tradeshows may include optional side activities. Please ensure your logistics planning and booking remain flexible to accommodate these.**
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Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week is an annual conference for Special Operation Forces, showcasing cutting-edge capabilities and strategies that define modern special operation. Delivered in partnership with United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the event gathers Special Operations Forces, industry leaders and strategic partners to foster collaboration, innovation and excellence.
As part of the TDA delegation, companies will receive free space on the custom-built Australia pavilion, providing a platform to showcase and demonstrate your capability face-to-face with the US Department of Defense, foreign delegations and industry partners. Additionally, delegates will receive services to maximise participation at the show including; pre-event support, market advice and business-to-business matching through Austrades network of business advisers.
TDA will host a pre-event briefing and networking function on 18 May 2026 (TBC).
For more information visit: SOF Week 2026
Eurosatory is a biennial defence and security exhibition with a focus on the land and aerospace domains.
Held every two years in Paris, Eurosatory offers a unique opportunity to meet manufacturers and start-ups from all over the world, along with public and private Defence & Security market players; exchange with the best experts, governments and their administrations, international institutions and NGOs; attend top-level lectures and round tables; discover the state of the art and the global showcase for innovation and gain insight into the sectors prospects and developments.
The events DNA is founded on four strategic pillars that constitute its strength and reputation. An international and technological exhibition, dedicated to business and insight.
More show info available here: https://www.eurosatory.com/en/
The TDA mission dates include a pre-event briefing on the 14 June 2026.
Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is a global platform for the aerospace and defence industry. FIA 2026 will be a strategic opportunity to witness the leaps in development that have taken place as well as showcasing innovation to a truly global audience, face-to-face.
Every two years, the aerospace, aviation and defence industries are invited to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre for the worlds best airshow to pioneer change, build new connections, engage with thought leaders and get access to unparalleled business development opportunities.
More show info available here: Farnborough Airshow 2026
The TDA mission dates include a pre-event briefing in London on 19 July 2026.
The Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition (AUSA) is one of the largest land power exposition and professional development forums in North America, attracting 33,000+ attendees, and 700+ exhibitors annually. Taking place on 12 to 14 October 2026, AUSA brings together the global defence and security sector to highlight the capabilities of Army organisations while showcasing the latest equipment, industry products, systems and services.
AUSA provides a valuable forum to promote Australian capabilities and innovation amongst US defence industry executives and relevant defence leadership. It serves to advance industrial base cooperation, discuss future projects, identify mutual investment opportunities and reinforce strategic objectives of the military alliance.
As part of the TDA delegation, companies will receive free space on the custom-built Australia pavilion, providing a platform to showcase and demonstrate your capability face-to-face with the US Department of Defense, foreign delegations and industry partners. Additionally, delegates will receive services to maximise participation at the show including; pre-event support, market advice and business-to-business matching through Austrades network of business advisers.
The TDA mission dates will include a pre-event briefing and networking function on 11 October.
For more information visit: AUSA 2026
International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) is Polands only military and defence trade show, focused on land and air domains. This annual event presents a comprehensive presentation of military equipment, but it also abounds with business meetings and contracts concluded between manufacturers from different continents and defence sector bodies. The 34th MSPO will be held from 8 to 11 September 2026 at Targi Kielce.
MSPO 2025 brought 811 companies from 35 countries, including the president, defence ministers, decision-makers, end users and defence industry professionals. The trade fair hosted 170 delegations from 42 countries. This offers Australian export-capable businesses the opportunity to showcase their innovative products and services, make international contacts and potentially identify new supply chain relationships.
As part of the TDA delegation, companies will receive free space on the custom-built Australia pavilion, providing a platform to showcase and demonstrate your capability face-to-face with the Polish Ministry of Defence, foreign delegations and industry partners. Additionally, delegates will receive services to maximise participation at the show including; pre-event support, market advice and business-to-business matching through Austrades network of business advisers.
TDA will host a pre-event briefing and networking function on 7 September 2026 (TBC).
For more information visit: MSPO 2026
Indo Defence Expo and Forum is a biennial tri-service event, showcasing the latest military, aviation, nautical defence and security technologies across defence, aerospace, maritime and security sectors. This exhibition attracts government officials, armed forces, police organisations, defence contractors and companies from across the world, providing opportunity to gain access to top military defence officials and decision makers. It is held concurrently with Indo Aerospace Expo and Forum and Indo Marine Expo and Forum.
As part of the TDA delegation, companies will receive free space on the custom-built Australia pavilion, providing a platform to showcase and demonstrate your capability face-to-face with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, foreign delegations and industry partners. Additionally, delegates will receive services to maximise participation at the show including; pre-event support, market advice and business-to-business matching through Austrades network of business advisers.
TDA will host a pre-event brief and networking function in Jakarta on 17 November 2026 (TBC).
TDA will not attend the Indo Defence Expo and Forum on any public days.
For more information visit:
Indo Defence Expo and Forum 2026
