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Air Dominance Summit 2026 brought together more than 300 military leaders, allied partners, industry innovators, and defense experts to examine the future of air superiority in an increasingly contested operational environment. This post-show report captures the key insights, discussions, and attendee perspectives from two days of strategic dialogue on next-generation airpower, autonomy, AI, readiness, and multi-domain operations.

Download to gain:

• Recaps of keynote presentations and panel discussions featuring senior leaders from NORTHCOM, NORAD, Air Combat Command, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, allied militaries, and industry.
• Exclusive attendee survey results and event insights on AI, Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), readiness, sustainment, homeland defense, and future air dominance priorities.
  

Curious who you'll meet at the Air Dominance Summit in 2027?

IDGA is pleased to share a look at the organizations that attended in 2026, many of whom are expected to return for 2027. 

The audience includes senior leaders and decision-makers from across the United States Air Force, United States Navy, and international partners, alongside major industry players such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Atomics, L3Harris Technologies, BAE Systems, and Airbus Defence and Space.

With representation from key commands, program offices, and operational units, this is a highly targeted audience - giving you direct access to the people shaping future capability and strategy.

In May 2025, IDGA hosted its 3rd iteration of the Air Dominance Summit in Henderson, NV. The two-day summit gathered defense and aerospace leaders from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, allied nations, and industry to advance discussions on next-generation fighter programs, loyal wingman initiatives, system sustainment, and innovation in air superiority.

To glean insights from the various leaders who spoke at last year’s summit, IDGA has assembled the following post-show report. This document not only highlights key takeaways from the summit but also includes results from on-site polling, testimonials from attendees, and a list of attending organizations.

Throughout the 2025 iteration of IDGA's Air Dominance summit, attendees were urged to participate in live polling to analyze the air superiority efforts of the U.S. Armed Forces. The following infographic displays how attendees responded to topics such as the U.S. Navy's air capabilities, the alignment of ongoing air defense efforts, and more.