Solving Problems for the Warfighter

Thank you for expressing interest in Apex Defense - a dynamic defense technology event that unites operators, acquisition professionals, startups, small and medium businesses, investors and industry leaders to tackle operational challenges from the seabed to space.

Purpose-built to bridge the gap between operational need and technological capability – Apex Defense 2026 will address the following key operational challenges ►►►

If you have a solution, technology, service or insights to share with the Apex Defense ecosystem – opportunities for speaking, partnership & Apex-style exhibition space are now open.

Submit your interest below to receive the prospectus and more detail of how you can participate. Once we have your details, you will be the first to be informed about the latest event updates.

Sustaining forces

Sustaining forces in a contested and dispersed theatre of operations
Advancing interoperability

Advancing interoperability and integration of autonomous systems for multi-domain operations
Detecting, identifying and defeating

Detecting, identifying and defeating low-cost, rapidly proliferating UxS threats to infrastructure, personnel and manoeuvre force
Gaining an edge

Gaining an edge and winning autonomous warfare
Fighting in a contested EMS

Fighting in a contested EMS and retaining access to space-based capabilities
Generating combat power

Generating combat power inside the enemy's weapons engagement zone
Countering next-generation undersea threats Countering against next-gen undersea threats and protecting critical infrastructure
Protecting deployed forces

Protecting deployed forces and homelands from advanced air and missile threats