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.
Make sure to register before Friday, 31st July 2026
Secure an early pass and save £400!
Our 2025 Speakers
Brigadier General Michael B. Janisch
Director, Armaments and Defence Technology Agency
Austrian Armed Forces
Commodore Neil Mathieson
Head Regulation and Certification
Military Aviation Authority - UK MoD
James Gavin
Deputy Director UKDI
MOD NAD UK Defence Innovation
Dr Jack Watling
Senior Research Fellow, Land Warfare
RUSI
Ross Mckenzie
UAS Portfolio Lead, Joint Capability Group, Defence Investment
NATO HQ
Colonel Brian Merkl
Unmanned Systems Division Chief
US Army
Colonel Kevin Easter
Deputy Director, Army Aviation
US Army
Colonel James Fern
Assistant Head Ground Manoeuvre, Futures Directorate
British Army HQ
Arbo Probal
UxS and C-UxS Program Manager, Force Transformation Command
Estonian Defence Forces
Simon Holford
Head of the UAS Portfolio
DE&S
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) Kris Muench
Threat Integration Staff Officer
US Army Headquarters
Lieutenant Colonel Pierre Casanova
Autonomous Weapons Systems Capacity Officer
French Army HQ
Lieutenant Colonel Danny Leslie
Chief of Staff, Defence Land Safety Regulator
Defence Safety Authority
Lieutenant Colonel Paul Cooper
Commanding Officer, Army Trials Unit, Experimentation and Trials Group
British Army
Oleksandr Yabchanka
Head of the UGV Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Captain Artur Varanda
Project Officer, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, CEMTEx
Portuguese Army
Steen Bisgaard
Founding Director
GaardTech
Paul Clayton
Director of Industrial Partnerships
Milrem Robotics
Andrew Maloney
Head of Technology & Chief Engineer
IDV
Mikael Taveniku Ph.D
Group CEO
Evolved Aerospace
Roman Tkachenko
Chief Business Development Officer
Tencore
Alex Kinash
European Partnerships Director
Vermeer
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.
Secure your place
At Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026
As autonomous systems, robotics, and AI-enabled defence technology continue to transform military operations, Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026 offers delegates a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the leaders shaping future capability development. From UGVs and UAS to anti-drone systems and next-generation defence technology, join the discussions influencing operational priorities, procurement strategies, and military innovation across the modern battlespace.
Secure your place to connect with senior defence stakeholders, discover emerging technologies, and position yourself at the centre of the global defence autonomy community.
Become A Partner
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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