Event Information

As the threat posed by uncrewed aerial systems continues to evolve, counter‑UAS has become a critical priority for defense, homeland security, and infrastructure protection. This report outlines the five key themes shaping discussion at IDGA's Counter UAS Summit taking place this August at the MGM Hotel & Casino in National Harbor, Maryland.

Download the report to gain:

• A preview of the top topics shaping the 2026 Counter UAS Summit agenda, including CUAS acquisition reform, JIATF 401's role, layered defense strategies, and emerging technologies.
• Insight into what federal leaders, operators, and industry experts will be discussing on stage, from FAA and DHS authority updates to lessons learned from overseas conflicts and domestic protection challenges.
  

IDGA’s Counter-UAS Summit returned for the seventh year this August 19-20 in Arlington, Virginia. For two days, members of the Counter-UAS community from across federal and state law enforcement, the U.S. DoD, and private industry assembled for important discussions surrounding kinetic and non-kinetic approaches for countering drones, including exploring case studies on specific incidents, insights into the latest innovative CUAS technologies, and the impact of shifting legal authorities.

With over 300 attendees and 22 speakers, the 2025 summit proved to be the largest yet, which led to a more diverse event program, expanded networking opportunities, and a heavily trafficked exhibition hall. This post-show report highlights the key themes of the summit, shares on-site survey results, and provides testimonials from attendees.

Interested in seeing who attended the IDGA 2025 Counter UAS Summit? 

Take a look at the attendee snapshot, featuring the senior thought leaders from the US Department of Defense, US Army, US Navy, USMC, US Air Force, DHS, CBP, FBI, FAA, local law enforcement, and industry representatives, who joined us in 2025, many of whom are expected to return in 2026!