Global Defence Aviation 2026

Global Defence Aviation 2026 will take place in Warsaw, Poland, bringing together the military aviation community to focus on rotary-wing aircraft and uncrewed systems.

The event will highlight the future of defense aviation, with an expanded focus on Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). It is expected to welcome more than 950 professionals from 85+ nations, including military leaders, procurement experts, and industry representatives.

When is Global Defence Aviation 2026?

Global Defence Aviation 2026 will take place from October 20–22, 2026.

Themes

The 2026 event will focus on the future of aviation across rotary-wing and autonomous systems. Key areas include Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), rotary-wing aircraft, and the role of autonomous systems in military aviation.

The 2025 edition covered interoperability challenges, AI and machine learning for data analysis and predictive maintenance, and advanced sensor systems for improved situational awareness.

What’s On?

Global Defence Aviation 2026 will include three dedicated conference streams, each addressing challenges and developments in rotary-wing and autonomous aviation.

The program is currently in development and is expected to be available in Spring 2026. Attendees will also be able to connect with air force leaders, explore new aviation technologies, and hear from military, government, and industry representatives.

The event also includes opportunities to attend, exhibit, or speak.

Speakers

The 2026 speaker program has not yet been provided. The 2025 edition featured speakers from military organizations, government agencies, industry, and research institutions.

Past speakers included representatives from the Estonian Defence Forces, US Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force, UK Military Aviation Authority, Jordanian Armed Forces, Airbus, Skytrac, Collins Aerospace, General Dynamics, European Defence Agency, European Space Agency, Norwegian Air Force, Croatian Air Force, and other organizations.

Previous Highlights

The 2025 edition brought together over 950 professionals from more than 85 nations, making it a major European gathering for military helicopter and unmanned systems experts.

The event explored how rotary-wing aircraft and autonomous systems are shaping multi-domain operations, with discussions covering interoperability, AI, machine learning, predictive maintenance, and sensor systems.

Where is Global Defence Aviation 2026?

Global Defence Aviation 2026 will be held in Warsaw, Poland.

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