Today's increasingly contested and complex threat environment is reshaping the future of air power. As near-peer adversaries continue to advance their military capabilities, achieving and maintaining air dominance is critical to overall defense strategy.
To secure superiority in the skies, there is an increasing need for enhanced readiness, mobility, reach, precision, effectiveness, speed, responsiveness, situational awareness, and multi-domain coordination. These advancements can be possible through the integration of cutting-edge technologies, real-time data tools, artificial intelligence, non-kinetic effects, advanced sensors, next-generation weapons, and Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T).
The 2027 Air Dominance Summit will bring together leaders from across the defense and aerospace communities, including the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, allied nations, and industry to collaborate and discuss next-generation fighter programs, CCA’s, advanced weapons, and other strategic capabilities.
This report breaks down two major sixth‑generation initiatives (FCAS and GCAP), alongside timelines, key industry players, and evolving multinational partnerships. It benchmarks these initiatives against the U.S. NGAD program, including Boeing’s F‑47 concept.
This presentation delivered by Colonel Ryan Hayde, Commander of the 505th Command and Control Wing, offers a concise overview of the challenges, progress, and innovations shaping today’s C2 training environment.
IDGA sat down with General (Ret) Glen VanHerck, former commander of U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), to discuss the shaping the next era of air superiority.
✔️ Cutting-edge sessions on next-generation fighter programs, current systems, CCA, logistics, weapons, and more
✔️ Insights from the leaders shaping airpower across the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, allied nations, and top industry innovators
✔️ Strategic networking with senior decision-makers driving programs such as Collaborative Combat Aircraft, sixth-generation fighters, and F-35 sustainment
Want a sense of what you’ll experience? Explore the 2026 post-show report below for a preview of the content, topics, and connections you can expect.
Position your organization alongside industry leaders shaping the future of air dominance. Partners of the 2026 summit included Boeing, General Atomics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Qarbon Aerospace - demonstrating the level of influence and visibility this summit delivers.
Sponsorship offers direct access to senior decision-makers across the air dominance ecosystem who are actively seeking solutions to today’s most pressing operational and technological challenges.
If you’re looking to break into new markets, solidify your reputation, or ensure you’re front of mind with your target customers, IDGA’s 2027 Air Dominance Summit provides a focused environment to build relationships that convert into real opportunities.