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With Australia's largest-ever defence investment now in motion, the conversation has shifted from if to how fast. On Tuesday 10 November in Canberra, around 100 of Australia's most senior Defence, government, allied and industry leaders will gather behind closed doors to tackle the capability-to-command gap head-on, autonomous mass, AI-enabled decision superiority, counter-UAS, quantum technologies, sovereign manufacturing, and AUKUS Pillar II.

Hear directly from the leaders shaping Australia's autonomous future, including:

• Major General Jason Walk, Head National Support, Department of Defence
• Major General Hugh Meggitt, Head, Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA)
• Air Commodore Angus Porter, DG Air Combat Capability, Royal Australian Air Force
• Colonel Jake Penley, Director – Robotics & Autonomous Systems Implementation & Coordination Office (RICO), Australian Army
• Commodore Dan Sutherland, Commander Submarine Force, Royal Australian Navy
• Plus voices from DSTG, QUT's Centre for Robotics, University of Canberra Law School, and more.

From Ghost Bat and loyal wingman technology to the $425 billion question of turning investment into fielded capability, this is where the decisions that define Australia's strategic position for the next two decades get made.

Download the full Secure Australia 2026 Event Guide for the complete agenda, speaker line-up, and registration details.

Australia's defence posture is undergoing its most consequential transformation in a generation. Declining strategic warning times, an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific, and the accelerating maturity of artificial intelligence, autonomy, and advanced networking have converged to reshape how the Australian Defence Force plans, builds, and fights. This report, Speed and Sovereignty: AI, Autonomy and Australia's Defence Transformation, examines that convergence across six critical fronts.

It explores how AI is compressing the OODA loop and becoming a new source of command advantage; how autonomous mass — from the MQ-28A Ghost Bat to the Ghost Shark XL-AUV — is redefining force structure; how multi-domain integration is turning isolated platforms into a connected kill web; how cyber, electronic warfare and information operations are extending the battlespace into the digital and cognitive domains; how sovereign industrial capability is becoming as strategically vital as the platforms it sustains; and how data itself has emerged as one of Defence's most valuable — and most under-recognised — strategic assets.

Explore Australia’s $10 Billion Pivot to Autonomous Defence

Australia is undergoing a major defence transformation—one that’s driven by AI, robotics, and uncrewed systems across air, land, sea, and cyber. With over US$10 billion committed and sovereign platforms like the MQ-28A Ghost Bat, Ghost Shark AUV, and GUS UGV taking centre stage, this report unpacks how defence agencies, innovators, and industry leaders are reshaping Australia’s national security posture.

• Gain market insights through to 2030
• Discover key projects and procurement programs
• Learn how sovereign tech and AUKUS collaboration are driving change

Whether you're in defence, government, or industry, download the State of Industry: Secure Australia report now and stay ahead of the curve.

With Australia's largest-ever defence investment now in motion, the conversation has shifted from if to how fast. On Tuesday 10 November in Canberra, around 100 of Australia's most senior Defence, government, allied and industry leaders will gather behind closed doors to tackle the capability-to-command gap head-on, autonomous mass, AI-enabled decision superiority, counter-UAS, quantum technologies, sovereign manufacturing, and AUKUS Pillar II. Hear directly from the leaders shaping Australia's autonomous future, including:

• Major General Jason Walk, Head National Support, Department of Defence
• Major General Hugh Meggitt, Head, Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA)
• Air Commodore Angus Porter, DG Air Combat Capability, Royal Australian Air Force
• Colonel Jake Penley, Director – Robotics & Autonomous Systems Implementation & Coordination Office (RICO), Australian Army
• Commodore Dan Sutherland, Commander Submarine Force, Royal Australian Navy
• Plus voices from DSTG, QUT's Centre for Robotics, University of Canberra Law School, and more.

From Ghost Bat and loyal wingman technology to the $425 billion question of turning investment into fielded capability, this is where the decisions that define Australia's strategic position for the next two decades get made. Download the full Secure Australia 2026 Event Guide for the complete agenda, speaker line-up, and registration details.

See who joined us at Secure Australia 2025. Download the list of government, defence and industry leaders who attended last year, from senior Defence and ADF representatives to executives across the innovation, technology and prime contractor landscape.

Want a sneak peek at who's attending in 2026? Reach out to our team today.

Secure Australia 2026 will bring together defence, government, and industry leaders to shape the future of national security in an increasingly complex threat environment.

As Australia deepens its investment in sovereign capabilities, cyber resilience, and defence innovation, this is a critical opportunity to collaborate with those at the forefront of securing the nation.

From evolving defence strategies to advanced technologies, Secure Australia is where key stakeholders meet to align on priorities and drive action.

Download the sponsorship guide to discover why your organisation should be part of this high-impact event.

Dive into the insights, highlights, and critical takeaways from Secure Australia 2025 in our comprehensive Post Show Report. Discover the latest advancements in security technology, emerging threats, and innovative strategies driving the future of national security. Gain valuable perspectives from industry leaders and experts as we unpack the key discussions, trends, and solutions shaping Australia’s security landscape.

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Discover how the Albanese Labor Government is enhancing national safety with a $1.2 billion investment across various sectors including border security, regional security, counter-terrorism, and more.

This valuable resource highlights key funding areas and initiatives aimed at ensuring a safer and more resilient Australia. Download now to get all the details!