The WA Government is inviting small to medium enterprises from the defence and space sectors to submit an expression of interest to attend Avalon 2025 as either a Co-exhibitor or Rover.
The Avalon Australian International Airshow is a global business, defence and aviation event, attracting senior aerospace, defence and civil aviation industry, military and government decision-makers from around the world.
The international airshow will be held at Geelong’s Avalon Airport from 25-30 March 2025, with an industry-only tradeshow from 25-28 March, and a public airshow from 28-30 March.
“Western Australia’s defence industry continues to grow, and through the AUKUS agreement, there are more opportunities than ever for our local SMEs,” said Defence Industry Minister, Paul Papalia.
Avalon attracted around 248,000 attendees in 2023, including over 280 official delegations from 28 countries.
This included a WA delegation made up of 23 Co-exhibitors and Rovers, two of which made major collaboration announcements at the event.
“Our local space industry is expected to grow rapidly in the future, and the opportunity to attend Avalon will put our State’s capabilities onto the world stage,” said Science Minister, Stephen Dawson.
“We are home to significant space infrastructure for both civil and defence applications and continue to lead the nation in our capabilities.
“Through opportunities just like this, the Cook Government remains committed to supporting our defence and space industries to help diversify our state’s economy and create more jobs for Western Australians.”
EOIs close on 9 December. For more information and to apply, click here.
