Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026 to Examine Military Autonomy

As armed forces accelerate the adoption of uncrewed and autonomous technologies, Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026 will bring together military leaders, capability developers, program teams and industry innovators to examine how these technologies can be integrated into operational forces and delivered at scale. Book now >>

Taking place on 2–3 December 2026 at Novotel London West, London, the event will focus on the technologies and operational challenges shaping the next generation of military autonomy, including uncrewed ground and aerial systems, artificial intelligence, autonomous capabilities, counter-UAS, human-machine teaming and secure command and control.

The event comes at a time when autonomy is becoming an increasingly important area of defense investment, with lessons from Ukraine and other contested environments accelerating interest in scalable, interoperable and operationally relevant uncrewed capabilities.

International Military Representation

The 2026 event is already attracting participation from a broad international community, with organizations confirmed from across NATO and allied nations.

Confirmed organizations include the UK Ministry of Defence, British Army, U.S. Army, Estonian Defence Forces, Royal Netherlands Army, NATO Allied Command Transformation, French Army HQ, German Army and Belgian Land Component, alongside defense innovation, research and industry organizations.

This international representation provides a platform for attendees to exchange operational lessons, understand emerging requirements and connect directly with those responsible for developing, procuring and integrating future autonomous capabilities.

Bringing the UxS and Dismounted Communities Together

Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026 will take place alongside the 17th annual International Dismounted Soldier conference, creating a shared environment connecting autonomous technology with the future dismounted force.

The two events will feature a shared exhibition and networking space, allowing delegates to engage with a wider land warfare community and explore how uncrewed systems, AI, sensors, communications and autonomy are increasingly supporting soldiers and frontline operations.

Together, the co-located events will provide a broader view of the evolving battlespace — from the individual soldier through to the autonomous systems, networks and technologies supporting them.

An Event Focused on Operational Capability

Rather than focusing solely on technology development, Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026 will examine how militaries can turn innovation into deployable capability.

Key discussions will explore lessons from Ukraine, future force design, rapid procurement and production, interoperability, AI-enabled systems, autonomous teaming, counter-UAS, battlefield networking and the development of resilient command and control architectures.

The event is designed for military and government personnel involved in requirements setting, procurement, capability development, experimentation, testing, operations and defense innovation, as well as industry organizations developing the technologies and systems required for future military operations.

Serving military and government officials can attend free of charge.

For further information, including the full agenda, confirmed speakers, participating organizations and attendance options, visit Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026.