Business Finland, in cooperation with the Team Finland network, the Business Finland Defense and Digital Resilience Program and Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries - PIA, invites Finnish companies to join this Team Finland visit to Sydney, Australia, on 3–6 November 2025. The visit is arranged in conjunction with Indo Pacific 2025 – International Maritime Exposition and led by Mr. Arto Haapea, Ambassador of Finland to Australia and New Zealand.
This visit offers Finnish companies in defence and dual-use technology a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders across the Australian and New Zealand defence and security sectors, including government agencies, industry, and research organisations. While bi-annual Indo Pacific 2025 is the region’s premier naval and maritime defence exhibition, the event has become a central platform for broader defence and security engagement across all domains.
The organizers are exploring the possibility of a visit to Adelaide potentially on 31 October 2025. The aim of this visit is to engage with key naval and maritime organizations such as BAE Systems, ASC, Defence SA, and major OEMs and suppliers involved in submarine, frigate, and destroyer programs.
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The Adelaide visit can provide valuable opportunities for potential partnerships. If you are interested, please indicate your preliminary interest in the registration form. We are currently assessing the feasibility and calculating the participation fee for this additional day.
Market opportunity
Australia is undergoing a generational uplift in defence capabilities, guided by the 2024 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program (IIP). Maritime, space, cyber, and C4ISR capabilities are top priorities, and all domains are receiving significant investment. The Australian Government has announced that annual defence spending will nearly double to €30 billion by 2034, with an additional €3 billion committed between 2025–2028 to accelerate readiness.
The Indo Pacific 2025 also provides a valuable touchpoint with New Zealand defence stakeholders, following the April release of their 2025 Defence Capability Plan, which outlines €6.7 billion in near-term investment. Read more about the market opportunity for Finnish companies.
For Whom?
This visit is highly relevant for Finnish defence and dual-use technology companies, particularly those active in:
- Maritime and naval systems
- Situational awareness and C4ISR
- Cyber and digital defence
- Sustainment and deployable infrastructure
- Space, satellite, or surveillance technologies
Both new market entrants and companies already active in Australia or New Zealand are welcome to join.
Practicalities
To cover the expenses of arranging the program, Business Finland will charge a participation fee of:
- Major companies: EUR 1800+ 25.5% VAT per person
- SMEs and Micro businesses: EUR 1530 + 25.5% VAT per person
The fee includes entry to Indo Pacific 2025 and access to tailored business meetings and networking functions. Business Finland will invoice the participation fee after the visit based on actual costs, not exceeding the amounts listed above. Kindly note that the fee for the Adelaide extension will be indicated later and is not included in the fees above.
The fee does not include flights, accommodation, or meals outside the official delegation program.
