Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference
Held in Perth, Western Australia, IODS 2026 brings together senior leaders from government, defence, industry, and academia to explore regional defence and security priorities, sovereign industrial growth, and global cooperation.
Positioned at the strategic heart of the Indo-Pacific, Western Australia is uniquely placed to support Australia’s Defence objectives under the 2024 National Defence Strategy and AUKUS framework.
The Western Australian Government’s Defence and Defence Industry Strategy positions the State as a strategic hub for national defence, with a world-class industry that drives economic growth and community benefit.
Through targeted investment across six priority pillars, the State is actively enabling defence capability expansion and industry development. The pillars are:
- Workforce
- Infrastructure
- Industry
- Community
- Research & Innovation
- Veterans
IODS 2026 offers a prime opportunity for industry stakeholders to engage with this vision, explore partnerships, and leverage Western Australia’s commitment to becoming a destination of choice for defence work.
