ADS would like to gauge levels of interest in joining the United Kingdom Pavilion at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition 2025: the region's premier commercial maritime and naval defence exposition, connecting Australian and international defence, industry, government, and academia.
The three-day event is a platform for engagement and incorporates an international industry exhibition, specialist conference program featuring presentations and symposia from leading maritime institutions and networking opportunities.
Indo Pacific is strongly supported by the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Government Department of Defence and the New South Wales State Government.
Market Insight
The UK and Australia have a significant and comprehensive relationship underpinned by shared heritage, common values, strong people-to-people links, closely aligned strategic outlook and interests, and substantial trade and investment links.
AUKUS Trilateral Defence and Security Agreement
The AUKUS programme is the key area of defence collaboration between the UK and Australia, the submarine programme under AUKUS Pillar I projected to create 7,000 new jobs in the UK and involve over 21,000 people across the SSN-AUKUS programmes within the UK supply chain.
By the early 2040s, Australia will deploy a submarine capability co-designed with the United Kingdom. The initial construction will take place in the UK, with final assembly occurring in Australian shipyards in collaboration with UK industry partners.
In addition, AUKUS Pillar IIs framework on advanced capabilities across:
- Cyber
- AI
- Quantum
- Undersea capability
- Hypersonic and counter-hypersonics
- Electronic warfare
- Deep space radar
Milestone in Defence Trade Relations
Following landmark export control changes, an Open General Licence has been issued for AUKUS nations, enabling the AUKUS partners to work closely together to develop next-generation technologies. It is estimated that the reforms - which will lift certain export controls and restrictions on technology sharing - will cover up to £500 million of UK defence exports each year and billions of dollars of trade across all three nations. These changes will lift license requirements for the export and sharing of certain defence products, including advanced capabilities, technical data, and defence services.
Non-AUKUS Opportunities
Aside from AUKUS Opportunities, the licence-built BAE Type 21 Frigate, known as the Hunter Class in the RAN, presents an opportunity for UK capability in the supply chain, with much of the ship being built in the UK before final assemble in Australia. Looking further into the future, it is likely that the UK and Australia will see further collaboration on surface combatants as both the RN and RAN look towards Destroyer replacement programmes in the coming years. Lastly, G2G Ministerial Consultations have expressed a desire to enhance cooperation in amphibious and littoral operations, creating potential opportunity for interoperability capabilities.
Benefits of exhibiting within the United Kingdom pavilion
Full access to the ADS, UK Pavilion lounge area. This includes informal meeting space and hospitality facilities.
Pavilions have a separate lounge area, hosted by ADS staff, which include refreshments and snacks throughout the day as well as informal meeting space. This is all included in your event package.
Gain enhanced exposure to government delegations, high-ranking officials, and decision makers.
ADS work alongside the event organisers and relevant government department to bring official delegations around the United Kingdom pavilion.
Featured in the tailor-made UK Pavilion brochure that is available onsite.
These are placed on a literature rack at the front of the lounge area and are a valuable way to enhance your brand exposure.
Onsite visibility exhibiting under the ‘United Kingdom Pavilion’ high branding.
Our stand designer erects mounted United Kingdom Pavilion branding above each shell scheme stand for enhanced visibility on the event floor.
Dedicated ADS Event Manager to assist with pre, onsite and post event management.
Personalised approach including practical stand build, advice on hotels and product shipping. We liaise with the organisers, providing you with important event information and key deadlines.
Access to any UK specific receptions that may occur surrounding the event.
We seek to collaborate with relevant UK government officials and/or the organisers for an event reception specifically for companies featured within the UK Pavilion (event dependent).
Highlights of previous show
- 800+ exhibitors with 21 industry sponsors
- Over 90 conferences, symposia and presentations, including the Royal Australian Navy's Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference
- 170 official defence, industry, academic and government delegations
- 45+ nations represented with 24 Chiefs of Navy or Counterparts and 24 representatives from around the world
- 27,000 visitors
Register your interest
We would like to hear from you if you are interested in exhibiting with us at Indo Pacific 2025. Please click here to complete the expression of interest form and register your interest by Tuesday 31 December. Should you have any queries, please contact Jozef Chapman. Costs and floorplan will be available in due course.
