Uncrewed Naval Systems 2026

Uncrewed Naval Systems 2026 returns to bring together global defense professionals focused on advancing maritime autonomy.

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The event will examine how uncrewed and autonomous systems, including Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are transitioning into indispensable components of modern naval operations.

Delegates can expect detailed discussions on the challenges and benefits of integrating uncrewed technologies into naval fleets, particularly in contested maritime environments. Topics will span from Command and Control (C2) architectures and payload adaptability to data exploitation, survivability, and joint operations with crewed platforms.

The 2026 edition builds on themes from the previous year’s forum, expanding the focus toward integration outcomes, experimentation insights, and emerging technologies tested during REPMUS 2026.

When is the Uncrewed Naval Systems 2026?

Uncrewed Naval Systems 2026 will be held on October 13–14, 2026.

Key Themes

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The event will explore how uncrewed systems are influencing strategic planning and fleet composition across modern navies.

Key themes include:

• Operational lessons from real-world deployments of USVs, UUVs, and UAVs
• Integration challenges in fleet operations
• Technology demonstration outputs
• Cross-domain interoperability and ISR applications
• Collaboration between military, OEMs, SMEs, and research institutions

What’s On at Uncrewed Naval Systems 2026?

Attendees will access a mix of technical sessions, operational briefings, and on-site demonstrations. Content will focus on mission-driven use cases, platform capabilities, and the role of autonomy and AI in current and future naval operations.

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Live demonstrations and testing program highlights will provide practical insights into how systems are being deployed in coordination across domains.

Uncrewed Naval Systems 2026 is part of a four-event maritime series and is held in conjunction with REPMUS 2026, offering attendees expanded perspectives on uncrewed system roles in ISR, undersea infrastructure protection, and distributed operations.

Previous Highlights

The 2025 event provided deep dives into how uncrewed systems are being integrated into fleet strategy, with sessions covering mine countermeasures, ISR, anti-submarine warfare, and complex maritime missions. Discussions reflected a clear focus on rapid adoption and evolving threat landscapes.

Where is Uncrewed Naval System 2026?

Troia Design Hotel
Marina de Tróia
Tróia, 7570-789
Portugal

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