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AUVSI Defense

9 to 10 November 2026

Nationals Park, Washington, United States

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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
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Companies at AUVSI Defense (20)

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.

  • Aerolane logo

    Aerolane

    Aerolane develops engineless cargo gliders and aerotowing systems. Its main product is the AG-1, which the company calls the first engineless cargo glider.

    3-Star sponsor

  • Arris Composites logo

    Arris Composites

    ARRIS Composites, founded in 2017 in Berkeley, California, mass-produces carbon fibre parts for drones, aerospace, cycling and consumer products using its paten

    1-Star sponsor

  • Badland Batteries logo

    Badland Batteries

    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

    1-Star sponsor

  • DTC, a Codan Company logo

    DTC, a Codan Company

    DTC, a Codan Company, makes critical communications equipment. The company says it supports military forces, law enforcement agencies, broadcasters and unmanned

    3-Star sponsor

  • Echodyne logo

    Echodyne

    Echodyne of Kirkland, Washington, makes MESA radar systems for defense, security, critical infrastructure, counter-UAS and advanced air mobility.

    1-Star sponsor

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What you need to plan a visit to AUVSI Defense.

  • Opening hours
    9 to 10 November 2026. Daily hours on the official website.
  • Registration and tickets
    Registration is through the official website.Register

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Location

Nationals Park, Washington, United States

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Nationals Park stadium in Washington, D.C., seen from the upper stands

Nationals Park

Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States

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How to get there

  • 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.
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