SAE Media Group is proud to announce the 5th annual Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems USA conference on the 8-9 July 2026.

100+ Attendees | 2 Day Conference | 20+ Speakers | Dedicated Networking Opportunities

Don't miss out on the premier US event uniting ground robotics experts! Join us for an unparalleled opportunity to network and collaborate with dynamic international militaries, offering unique perspectives on the latest advancements in robotic capabilities.

With the US DoW investing heavily in land robotics to enhance warfighter lethality and safety, this event is essential for staying ahead of the curve.

THEME: Testing for the Arsenal of Freedom

How test/experimentation informs acquisition, mission engineering and integration in an All/Multi-Domain operations environment.

Alabama Shield is a UAH-led UAS disaster response exercise taking place the week of August 3, 2026, at the UAH Huntsville Test Range. The event is designed to bring together first responders, public safety agencies, UAS teams, military, academia, and industry partners to strengthen disaster response readiness through hands-on training, operational coordination, and realistic scenario-based missions.

The exercise will include training lanes focused on missing-person SAR, flooding, mapping, HAZMAT, communications, mission planning, data processing, and more. The schedule will also include presentations by subject matter experts, government officials, and industry partners who will share lessons learned, practical tactics, and real-world experience with drones in disaster response and operational environments.

This is a great opportunity to build relationships across agencies, improve coordination, develop practical UAS response skills, and better understand how UAS can support real-world emergency operations. We are also actively pursuing continuing education credits for participants.

The SMD Symposium is the leading educational, professional development and networking event in the space and missile defense community. The symposium is widely attended by leaders and professionals from the United States and our allies around the world.

The NDIA Michigan Chapter presents the 17th Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS) & Modernization Update! GVSETS provides the opportunity for the Ground Systems community to network and share technical research and innovations while discussing capability gaps and modernization needs. With global threats becoming more aggressive and complex, our nation must implement solutions to ensure our Warfighters have the right tools and solutions for current and future conflicts.

To start, scientists and engineers from government, academia and industry are invited to submit papers for the GVSETS Technical Sessions. The Technical Sessions are executed in conjunction with the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD), with paper publication support delivered by SAE Government Technologies.

Our flagship annual gathering to bring together Government, Industry, and Academia to talk about Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and Robotics, Advanced Technologies and Digital Engineering, Counter UAS, and Airspace.

The United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence invites you to the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maneuver – Air Industry Days, “Delivering Capability Today” 24-26 August 2026 at Fort Rucker, AL to facilitate interaction between Aviation Industry personnel and Senior Military Leaders; communicate our modernization strategy and promote collaboration; allow Industry representatives the opportunity to display current capabilities.

UTAC is a fully immersive drone- and robotics-focused training event where public safety, government, and defense operators from around the world gather to learn best practices, establish procedures, and gain experience with the latest innovations in drone and robotics technology, and other uncrewed aerial, ground, and maritime systems, alongside augmenting technology and tactical solutions.

Through thoughtfully developed, carefully curated hands-on daytime and nighttime training scenarios, technology workshops, live demonstrations, and expert-led presentations, UTAC 2026 is an internationally-recognized, hyper-realistic training event unlike any other in the industry.

Commercial UAV Expo is the definitive event for professionals integrating or operating commercial UAS. With top-notch education, thousands of attendees, and more exhibitors than any other commercial drone event, it’s the best opportunity of the year for anyone who needs to keep up with commercial UAS technology, trends, and developments.

Secure your place at the 5th annual Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology USA Conference, taking place in Arlington, VA, from September 14 to 16, 2026.

As North America's leading conference for the unmanned maritime systems community, this is your opportunity to help lead the way on integrating unmanned assets into the US Navy. Attendees include senior US Naval leadership, fleet representatives, operators & the acquisition community.

Key topics to be discussed include:

• Unmanned Surface Vessels

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

• Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

• AI & Autonomy

• System Testing & Integration

• Acquisition Timelines

• Industry & Military Collaboration

Don't miss out – this is only your chance to attend an event with exclusive unmanned maritime focus and a vital opportunity to cut through the noise and ensure acquisitions align with growing operational imperatives.

AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference provides first-class professional military development, facilitates sharing of emerging requirements and technologies, and helps fuel connections that advance the cause of air and space power.

To provide a comprehensive technical review of modern adversary surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems and air defense directed energy weapons (DEW) including capabilities, concepts of operation, electronic protection features, recent developments, and near-term projections. Attendance at this event is appropriate for those involved in the design, development, testing, evaluation and employment of electronic warfare systems, techniques, and tactics for protection of US and allied fixed and rotary wing aircraft and weapon systems against air defense threats.

The Association of the United States Army's Annual Meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. Taking place over three days, the Annual Meeting is designed to deliver the Army's message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. AUSA accomplishes this task throughout the entire event by providing informative and relevant presentations on the State-of-the-Army, panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects, and a variety of valuable networking events available to all that attend.

The AUSA Annual Meeting, is designed to deliver the Army's message by highlighting the capabilities of Army organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. In addition to the expansive show floor filled with 700+ exhibitors, attendees have access to:

• Informative and relevant presentations on the state of the Army

• Panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects

• A variety of valuable networking events including ticketed dinners and receptions

• A hands-on opportunity to specify and see the latest technology in action

AUSA's Annual Meeting includes the total Army — Regular Army, Guard, Reserve, civilians, and family members. It is one of the three key communication platforms employed by the Army to educate and inform government, academic, civic, and veteran advocates and leadership on Army priorities and issues impacting today's Army.

The UAS Summit & Expo started as a small gathering of regional stakeholders. Now, 20 years later, the event in the Northern Plains of North Dakota has become a yearly major event for UAS experts from around the world. It’s the original epicenter of drone research, earned its place as the Silicon Valley of Drones and as you’ll see from the commercial, government and military flight activity filling the sky of the Northern Plains and beyond every day, it has truly become America’s UAS proving grounds.

America is investing like never before in uncrewed systems—and the stakes have never been higher.

Securing the Edge. Scaling Autonomy.

Robotics and autonomous systems are no longer emerging capabilities. They are shaping outcomes on today’s battlefield and redefining how the United States prepares for what comes next.

From Ukraine to Israel to Operation Epic Fury, uncrewed and autonomous systems have moved beyond demonstration into decisive use. They are influencing tactics, compressing timelines, and forcing rapid adaptation across defense strategy, procurement, and deployment.

The U.S. response is equally urgent. The FY27 budget directs more than $70 billion toward drone dominance and counter-UAS capabilities, tripling prior investment, and is anchored by the newly established Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG). This is not a theoretical construct. It is a live operational force focused on testing, integrating, and fielding trusted autonomy across every domain at speed and at scale.

For those who joined us previously, the shift is unmistakable. What was once framed as potential is now defined by execution. Requirements are clearer. Timelines are shorter. The barrier is no longer just innovation, it is alignment with mission needs, trusted systems, and the ability to deliver at scale.

For those joining for the first time, understand this: the demand signal is not coming. It is here—driven by funding, reinforced by policy, and validated in real-world operations.

AUVSI Defense 2026 is built for this moment, shaping the conversations where demand signal becomes strategy, and strategy becomes capture.

The forum takes place under the Chatham House Rule, closed to media, and limited to citizens of the United States and allied or partner nations.

The Forum attracts aviation trainers, operators, logisticians, project managers, capability managers, research and development and key decision makers, including the entire Army Aviation Branch Leadership (AVCOSC). A new format and focus provides a forum for open discussions on the way forward in the Army Constant Transformation initiative. There will be opportunities for one-on-one briefings with PEO Aviation project managers, Army Transformation & Training Command Aviation Transformation and Integration directors (TIDs), OEMs, and other industry leaders in separate, individual meeting rooms onsite.

SAE Media Group is delighted to announce the 6th annual Counter UAS Technology USA Conference, taking place in Washington, D.C. on December 1-3, 2026.

Building from the sell-out 2025 edition, Counter UAS Technology USA 2026 will return in a bigger platform than ever before, to bring together key military and government C-UAS program managers, policy makers, research and development experts, along with industry partners, to forge valuable discussions on how to strengthen US protection against the threat of UAS.

With the recent establishment of JATF 401, it is clear that strengthening C-UAS capabilities is essential to safeguard personnel, assets, and critical infrastructure. JATF 401 represents a decisive step in addressing the growing threat posed by illegal and hostile drones, ensuring the DoW and Military forces remain equipped to detect, deter, and neutralize these emerging threats.

Counter UAS Technology USA 2026 provides the ideal platform to tackle this critical issue, fostering focused discussions on C-sUAS priorities, challenges, and solutions while enabling collaboration and networking to strengthen strategies against the growing sUAS threat facing the US military, government, and allies.

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Our flagship annual gathering to bring together Government, Industry, and Academia to talk about Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and Robotics, Advanced Technologies and Digital Engineering, Counter UAS, and Airspace.