
AUVSI Defense
9 to 10 November 2026
Nationals Park, Washington, United States
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- Dates
- 9 to 10 November 2026
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Visitors
- 300
- Organised by
- AUVSI
- 300
- Visitors
- 20
- Sponsors
- 2 days
- Duration
- Washington
- United States
About the event
AUVSI Defense is a two-day forum on uncrewed and autonomous systems for defense, organised by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). , sharing the venue with the Drone and AAM Policy Symposium.
- More than 300 attendees and more than 50 speakers
- Day 1 on demand signals, acquisition reform and counter-UAS
- Day 2 on fielding, sustaining and deploying autonomous systems
- Held under the Chatham House Rule, closed to media
- Limited to citizens of the United States and allied or partner nations
Figures from the 2026 edition, as published by the organiser.
Who attends
Military officials and uncrewed systems industry.
- Military and government
- Defence industry
- International delegations
- Suppliers and services
- Media
- Academia and research
Companies at AUVSI Defense
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Sponsors and speakers of AUVSI Defense, 17 of them with a Flying Engineer profile. As published by the organiser.
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Sponsors
Sponsors of AUVSI Defense, as published by the organiser.
All companies 20
- A
AeroDrone Robotics is an Indian defence drone manufacturer. It also provides DGCA-approved drone training and drone-as-a-service.
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Aerolane develops engineless cargo gliders and aerotowing systems. Its main product is the AG-1, which the company calls the first engineless cargo glider.
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Aerolane develops engineless cargo gliders and aerotowing systems. Its main product is the AG-1, which the company calls the first engineless cargo glider.
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ARRIS Composites, founded in 2017 in Berkeley, California, mass-produces carbon fibre parts for drones, aerospace, cycling and consumer products using its paten
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ARRIS Composites, founded in 2017 in Berkeley, California, mass-produces carbon fibre parts for drones, aerospace, cycling and consumer products using its paten
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Badland Batteries builds US-made lithium-ion battery packs for drones, eVTOLs and UAS in Fargo, North Dakota, drawing on Packet Digital's custom battery work fo
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- C
Clairvest is a Toronto-based middle market private equity firm. It partners with entrepreneurs to build strategically significant businesses, providing guidance
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- C
Clairvest is a Toronto-based middle market private equity firm. It partners with entrepreneurs to build strategically significant businesses, providing guidance
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DTC, a Codan Company, makes critical communications equipment. The company says it supports military forces, law enforcement agencies, broadcasters and unmanned
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Echodyne of Kirkland, Washington, makes MESA radar systems for defense, security, critical infrastructure, counter-UAS and advanced air mobility.
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Visitor information
What you need to plan a visit to AUVSI Defense.
Opening hours9 to 10 November 2026
9 to 10 November 2026. Daily hours on the official website.Registration and ticketsRegistration is through the official website.
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Visit official websiteLocation
Nationals Park, Washington, United States
Nationals Park
Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
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From DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 6 km from the venue.From IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport, about 45 km from the venue.Flying privately
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