Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) Australia is the newest addition to the internationally recognised UDT series and marks the first time the event will be held outside Europe.
Taking place at the Adelaide Showgrounds from 2 to 4 December 2026, UDT Australia is expected to attract 1,500 to 2,000 delegates from defence, industry and academia across Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and the global undersea technology community.
Under the theme Engineering the Undersea Future, the event will explore the critical need to accelerate innovation and transform emerging technologies into operational undersea capability. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in discussions, knowledge sharing and collaboration across four key focus areas:
- Autonomy
- Application
- Agility
- Human Factors
The three-day program will include a two-day exhibition and conference, bringing together leading organisations, innovators and decision-makers from across the sector, followed by a dedicated industry visit program on the third day.
Join Team WA
To support WA's participation in this strategically important event, Defence West will host a small industry delegation to attend UDT Australia 2026. The delegation will comprise WA small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) whose products, services and capabilities align closely with the event's themes and objectives.
Participation will provide businesses with the opportunity hear the latest insights in undersea defence technology, while strengthening industry networks and collaboration opportunities.
How to apply
Interested parties are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to join Team WA:
Expression Of Interest Form to join Defence West at UDT Australia 2026
EOIs close 5pm AWST, 4 September 2026.
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