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Powering the Next Era of Maritime Operations

13 - 14 October 2026 | Troia, Portugal

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13 - 14 October 2026

Integrating Uncrewed Systems Into Modern Naval Fleets

As modern naval forces confront expanding operational demands, uncrewed and autonomous systems are rapidly transitioning from experimental assets to essential elements of future fleet architecture. Uncrewed Naval Systems brings together global operators, programme leaders, technologists, and industry partners to explore how these capabilities can extend reach, enhance persistence, reduce risk to personnel, and enable distributed operations in contested maritime environments.

With focused discussions on integration challenges, from C2 architectures and payload adaptability to data exploitation, survivability, and interoperability with crewed platforms, the event provides a dedicated forum within the wider maritime ecosystem to define the evolving role of uncrewed systems in shaping next-generation naval capability. 

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2025 Post-Show Report

Explore the key takeaways from Uncrewed Naval Systems 2025 in our Post-Show Report, highlighting insights from global naval leaders, industry innovators, and defence experts.

Discover how uncrewed technologies are reshaping priorities in mine countermeasures, ASW, ISR, and critical infrastructure protection, alongside national capability roadmaps, procurement trends, and lessons from real-world operations. A clear snapshot of where uncrewed naval systems stand today and where they’re heading. 

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Exceptional first edition

Backed by High-Impact Attendance in Our Debut Year

160+

Attendees

30+

Speakers

15+

Nations

100+

Defence organisations

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What's New for 2026

Content-First, Mission-Driven 

Delivering real-world insights from naval operators, programme leaders, and industry innovators. Attendees hear from those testing and deploying autonomous USVs, UUVs, and UAVs, exploring operational lessons and best practices that influence fleet strategies, shape doctrine, and accelerate the integration of uncrewed systems across the maritime domain. 

Cutting-Edge Technology in Action 

Discover the latest advancements in autonomous USVs, UUVs, and UAVs, with practical insights from testing programmes and live on-site demonstrations. Explore how these platforms are integrated for coordinated, mission-ready operations. 

Accelerated Collaboration 

Uncrewed Naval Systems 2026 provides a focused environment for direct interaction between military operators and industry partners. Attendees engage with programme managers, autonomy and AI innovators, OEMs, SMEs, and research institutions to discuss operational requirements, test emerging technologies, and foster collaboration specifically within the uncrewed maritime domain. 

Seamless Cross-Domain Insight 

Part of a four-event maritime ecosystem and held in association with REPMUS 2026, Uncrewed Naval Systems 2026 gives attendees integrated insights into fleet architecture, ISR, critical undersea infrastructure, and multi-domain operations, showing how uncrewed systems fit into broader naval capability.

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Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

Uncrewed Naval Systems 2026 puts your organisation at the heart of autonomous maritime innovation. Showcase your solutions directly to senior operators, programme leaders, and industry innovators, share real-world insights, and influence the adoption and integration of USVs, UUVs, and UAVs.

This is your chance to connect with decision-makers, demonstrate impact, and position your brand at the forefront of the next generation of maritime capability. 

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Testimonials

A Word From our Attendees

The Uncrewed Naval Systems conference provided an in-depth overview of the current development of uncrewed systems across the global naval marine theatre and their integration into and purpose within current a future navies.

Babcock

UNS 2025 offered a refreshingly pragmatic look at the status of NATO’s uncrewed maritime systems. With grounded insights and candid discussion from navy insiders, it provided valuable insight into what is currently being deployed as well as the future of UxV deployment.

Manthorpe Engineering

An engaging and insightful event showcasing the state-of-the-art in uncrewed naval systems, featuring contributions from various navies and industries. The thematic roundtable sessions and the conclusions reached were particularly appreciated.

Italian Navy

UNS conference is an opportunity to broaden the insights on unmanned naval trends, starting from geopolitical, equipment, CONOPS, and more. It is also a great opportunity to network with the exactly relevant navies, industry, and other related organizations.

Mitsui Bussan Aerospace Co. Ltd.

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