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While preparations for Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026 are underway, download the 2025 agenda to get an early insight into the conference format, speaker line-up, and key discussion themes explored across the event.

The agenda highlights the latest conversations around defence technology, robotics, AI-enabled capability, autonomous systems, and military innovation, offering a clear snapshot of the operational challenges and emerging priorities shaping the future battlespace.

Download the 2025 agenda to explore what to expect from Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026 and discover the opportunities available to connect with leaders from defence, government, and industry.

Get an early look at the audience expected at Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026 with the 2025 Attendee Snapshot. Explore the seniority, organisations, and job functions represented across the event, including military leaders, procurement specialists, government stakeholders, and defence technology experts working across autonomy, robotics, AI, and next-generation capability development.

Download the snapshot to discover who attends Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems and the networking opportunities available across the global defence autonomy community.

This content piece explores how the UK’s 2025 Strategic Defence Review positions uncrewed and autonomous systems at the heart of future military operations. From drone swarms on land to collaborative air platforms and undersea autonomy, the Review outlines how these technologies will enhance capability across all domains. Backed by major investment, new procurement models, and a clear shift toward innovation, autonomy is no longer an add-on- it’s a strategic priority shaping UK Defence through to 2035.

Defence iQ's latest piece by Steve Philpott explores how the war in Ukraine has rapidly accelerated the development and deployment of uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) in combat operations. From logistics and de-mining to fully robotic assaults, Ukrainian and Russian forces are testing the limits of what these systems can achieve. As Ukraine scales up its UGV programme and other nations watch closely, lessons from the battlefield are already influencing global procurement, design, and doctrine. With armed ground drones now a reality, the future of land warfare is shifting fast - and it’s increasingly unmanned.

Discover the role of uncrewed and autonomous systems across the global defence landscape with our interactive market report. Built for flexibility, the tool allows you to analyse real-time data by region and capability type, helping you identify the trends driving rapid innovation and investment.
Key insights include:
• Annual and regional defence spending forecasts
• Programme distribution across air, land, and maritime domains
• Total spend by country and system classification
• Supplier analysis, including contract value by capability
Whether you’re a solution provider, programme leader, or strategic decision-maker, this report offers an essential overview of procurement priorities and opportunities in the uncrewed and autonomous systems market. Use the filters to tailor the data and sharpen your competitive edge!

Defence iQ's Uncrewed Systems Market Report 2025–2030 provides critical insights into uncrewed technologies across air, land, and maritime domains. Covering selected global markets, the report analyses key trends, growth drivers, and procurement priorities shaping the sector over the next five years.

With defence forces and industry alike accelerating investments in autonomy, interoperability, and counter-uncrewed capabilities, this report offers decision-makers a clear view of where opportunities and challenges lie. It is an essential resource for stakeholders seeking to understand market trajectories, identify competitive advantages, and inform long-term strategies in an increasingly contested and technology-driven environment.

In this exclusive interview, Captain Artur Varanda of the Portuguese Army’s Centre for Experimentation and Technological Modernisation shares how his team is driving robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) from concept to combat readiness. Captain Varanda draws upon both operational command and data science expertise to discuss the Army’s long-term RAS ambitions, the real-world challenges of testing emerging technologies, and the cultural shift required to integrate autonomy into military doctrine. He also offers insight into how data, experimentation, and international collaboration are shaping Europe’s future force. Download this fascinating piece to find out more.