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Now entering its fourth year, the event returns as a large and influential European forum dedicated to countering drone threats, at a time when the need to advance Counter-UAS capabilities for NATO allies and global partners continues to increase.
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This year marks a notable moment for the conference as the programme will be headlined by General Sir Roly Walker, Chief of the General Staff, who will deliver the opening keynote address. His participation underscores the strategic significance of the event and reflects the increasing priority placed on counter-drone capability within defence planning.
Counter UAS Technology Europe 2026 edition builds on the success of 2025, which welcomed 290 delegates from 36 nations, including frontline operators, programme leaders, procurement specialists, capability developers and industry innovators. Next year’s forum will once again unite military leadership, government decision-makers, R&D experts and solution providers, all committed to accelerating operational advantage and capability integration across NATO and allied forces.
Key Themes & Highlights Include:
- Operational priorities for force protection in Europe and beyond
- Rapid procurement and integration of cutting-edge C-UAS technology
- Mobility-focused counter-drone concepts for deployed forces
- Lessons learned from Ukraine and other live operational environments
- Interoperability, collaboration and coalition-based capability advantage
- Live insights from more than 40 nations, including UK, US, Ukraine, Germany, Netherlands, Norway and NATO agencies
The event once again features a Mobile Deployable Focus Day, senior-level presentations from acquisition leaders, operators and technology specialists, plus extensive networking with international delegations and 70+ industry partners.
Roy Bookham, Chief Scientist C-UAS at DSTL and Conference Chair, commented, “We are particularly honoured to welcome General Sir Roly Walker to open the main conference. His participation reflects the vital importance of C-UAS development for NATO, the UK and global partners.”
The new 2026 brochure, available to download, includes the full agenda, speaker roster, sponsorship opportunities and registration information.
Early booking incentives are available until March 2026.
Contact the Team
- Conference Producer: Sam Vincent, Senior Conference Producer
- Sponsorship Enquiries: Justin Predescu, Head of Partnerships – Defence
- Delegate Bookings: Hugh Whitlock, Business Development Executive
- Marketing & Media Enquiries: Louise Chapman, Marketing Lead
