Co-located with INTERNATIONAL DISMOUNTED SOLDIER
Dominating the Contemporary and Future Battlespace: UGVs, UAS, and Autonomous Systems
2 - 3 December 2026 | Novotel West, London, UK
About Uncrewed & autonomous systems
Advancing Defence Autonomy & Robotics
Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026, 2–3 December 2026, Novotel West, London, UK, will bring together military leaders, defence technology experts, and industry innovators to explore the latest developments in UGVs, UAS, robotics, anti-drone systems, and AI-enabled capability.
The conference will examine how uncrewed and autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and next-generation defence technology are transforming military operations across air and land domains.
Collocated with Defence iQ’s International Dismounted Soldier conference, the event will welcome over 250 senior representatives from defence, government, and industry to connect and accelerate future autonomous capability.
Our 2026 Speakers
Major General Colin Tuley
Commanding General and PAE Maneuver Ground
Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning
Commodore Neil Mathieson
Head of Regulation and Certification
Military Aviation Authority - UK MoD
Brigadier Caroline Woodbridge-Lewin
Head Defence Artificial Intelligence Centre
UK MoD
Brigadier Ed Cartwright
Commander
16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team
Brigadier Darren Fisher
Head Defence Land Safety Regulator
UK MoD - Defence Land Safety Regulator
Colonel Benjamin Ingham
AH Adapt
British Army - Joint Aviation Command HQ
Colonel Jim Howard
Commander, Experimentation and Trials Group
Experimentation and Trials Group
Colonel Yevhen Shamataliuk
Deputy Commander
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Make sure to register before Friday, 21st August 2026
Secure an early pass and save £300!
Benefits of Attending
Gain Operational Perspectives from the Field
Learn how UGVs, UAS, and autonomous systems are supporting modern military operations through real-world case studies, operational updates, and expert insight from defence leaders and end users.
Showcase Your Technology to Defence Decision-Makers
Position your uncrewed or autonomous solution in front of military leaders, government stakeholders, and industry experts shaping the future of defence technology and capability development.
Stay Ahead of Emerging Defence Technology
Explore the latest developments in AI-enabled capability, robotics, anti-drone systems, and autonomous technologies transforming military operations across air and land domains.
Network with Global Defence & Industry Leaders
Connect with military operators, defence technology experts, and senior industry leaders working across UGV, UAS, robotics, and next-generation autonomous capability.
MISSED LAST YEAR'S EVENT?
Read The 2025 Post Show Report Today!
If you couldn't join us in 2025, our Post-Show Report is the perfect place to start. Discover the key discussions, speaker highlights, attendee insights, and event outcomes that shaped last year's conference, and see how military leaders, government stakeholders, and industry innovators came together to explore the future of uncrewed and autonomous systems.
Download the report to see what you missed, gain valuable insight into the event experience, and discover why Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems continues to be a leading meeting place for the global defence autonomy community ahead of the 2026 edition.
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Partnership Opportunities
Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026 provides partners with a unique opportunity to showcase their capabilities to a global audience of military leaders, procurement experts, government stakeholders, and defence technology decision-makers.
Partnership opportunities include interactive roundtable discussions to share insight and explore real-world challenges, dedicated speaking opportunities to present your expertise, and exhibition space to demonstrate your latest technologies and solutions directly to key stakeholders.
Find out more about the opportunities available and how your organisation can engage with the global defence autonomy community.
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