Military Aviation & Air Dominance Summit 2027
The 9th Annual Military Aviation & Air Dominance Summit will bring together senior experts and decision-makers from the U.S. Military Services, Department of War, international partners, acquisition authorities, and industry in Huntsville, Alabama.
Taking place January 20-21, 2027, the summit will examine strategies, initiatives, and emerging capabilities for military aviation and air dominance, including the changing balance between manned aviation, unmanned systems, and legacy platforms.
Discussions will address the modernization of aviation platforms and aircraft technologies, with particular attention to air lethality and readiness. The program will also examine the role of UAS on the networked battlefield, digital engineering, model-based systems engineering, digital twins, MRO, advanced manufacturing, and industrial base readiness.
The event operates under Chatham House Rule, with no press or recordings permitted.
When is the Military Aviation & Air Dominance Summit 2027?
The Military Aviation & Air Dominance Summit will take place January 20-21, 2027.
Themes
The 2027 summit will cover changing approaches to military aviation and air warfare, including PAE Maneuver Air and the use of digital technologies to support future air supremacy.
Sessions will examine the MV-75 FLRAA Cheyenne and its role in the future assault fleet, alongside modernization of the Black Hawk for a networked, UAS-enabled battlefield. The program will also consider allied air power, interoperability, innovation, and approaches to maintaining air dominance.
Additional themes include MRO, advanced manufacturing, industrial base readiness for aging and next-generation airframes, Naval Aviation acquisition, and the provision of air support, assault support, and aerial reconnaissance for the MAGTF.
What’s On?
The summit will provide attendees with opportunities to hear from senior military, government, academic, and industry speakers about current challenges and developments across military aviation.
The 2027 program will examine how military services, industry, and international partners are modernizing aviation platforms and enhancing aircraft technologies. Sessions will address the fielding of the MV-75 FLRAA Cheyenne, modernization of the Black Hawk fleet, and Naval Aviation’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive construct.
Industrial base and readiness challenges will also form part of the program, including MRO throughput, advanced manufacturing, forging and composite supply chains, and maintaining mission capability as new platforms enter service.
Digital engineering, model-based systems engineering, and digital twins will be discussed in relation to aircraft design, sustainment, and training across the aviation lifecycle.
The agenda also provides networking opportunities and interactive sessions where attendees can engage with speakers and other participants.
Tickets and Government Attendance
The summit is complimentary for DoW and Federal employees and is considered an educational and training forum.
Industry and academia attendees are charged an admission fee.
Where is the Military Aviation & Air Dominance Summit 2027?
The summit will be held at the Jackson Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Jackson Center
6001 Moquin Dr NW
Huntsville, AL 35806
United States
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