The Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition is conducted biennially. The inaugural event at Avalon was held in 1992.

It attracts key decision-makers in defence from around the world, as well as numerous high-level military, government and industry delegations.

Building upon this well-established international reputation, LanDef 2009 will be an essential showcase for marketing land-based systems, equipment and technology and networking with industry contacts,military professionals and government officials.

The Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition is presented with substantial support from the Australian Defence Force and the Defence Materiel Organisation of the Department of Defence.

It is also supported by other Australian government agencies, including the Defence Science and Technology Organisation, the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and Austrade, as well as defence and aerospace industry organisations and professional associations.

2007 AVALON highlights

Exhibitors
611 participating exhibitor companies from 20 nations

Chalets
56 Corporate Reception Chalets

Delegations
63 official delegations

Military Missions
30 overseas military missions

Defence Chiefs
15 military Chiefs from around the world, plus 14 Deputy Chiefs or Force Commanders

Senior Defence Officials
Numerous senior military officers and defence officials from Europe, North America,
Asia, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific

Media
650 media representatives accredited from 26 countries