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
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 13 to 15 October 2025, 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 Austrade's network of business advisers.
The TDA mission dates will include a pre-event briefing and networking function on 12 October and the G'Day USA Defence Industry Dialogue on 16 October 2025 (TBC).
For more information visit: AUSA 2025
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Dubai Airshow is a biannual event held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, the Rule of Dubai and the UAE Minister of Defence. The 19th edition is said to be the biggest aerospace event to take place in 2025, showcasing most advanced commercial, private and military aircrafts, innovative products and technologies. The 5-day event will take place between the 17 to 21 November at DWC, Dubai Airshow Site, playing an instrumental role in bringing the industry together to access invaluable networking opportunities and market insights.
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 UAE 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 Austrade's network of business advisers.
TDA will host a pre-event briefing and networking function on 16 November 2025 (TBC).
For more information visit: Dubai Airshow 2025
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) is Poland's 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 32nd MSPO will be held from 3 to 6 September 2025 at Targi Kielce.
MSPO 2024 brought 769 companies from 35 countries, including the president, defence ministers, decision-makers, end users and defence industry professionals. The trade fair hosted 65 delegations from 47 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 Austrade's network of business advisers.
TDA will host a pre-event briefing and networking function on 2 September 2025 (TBC).
For more information visit: MSPO 2025
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
