Strategic Insights, Tactical Solutions: Exchange Ideas and Expertise at the Forefront of Counter-UAS Efforts

The IDGA 2024 Counter-UAS Summit is returning this year from August 27-28, 2024 at the Marriot Crystal Gateway Hotel, Arlington, VA bringing together senior decision-makers from the Armed Services, Federal Agencies and the DoD to discuss key challenges, requirements and procurement programs.

Across two days of learning and collaboration we will engage our audience with high level discussions surrounding kinetic and non-kinetic approaches for countering drones, including exploring case studies on specific incidents, insights into the latest innovative CUAS technologies, the impact of shifting legal authorities, and much more.

Speakers Include:

• Micah Campbell, Executive Director (A), UAS Security, Federal Aviation Authority (FAA)
• G.B. Jones, Chief Safety & Security Officer, FIFA World Cup 2026
  Brent Cotton, Director, C-UAS Program Management Office, Department of Homeland Security
• Scott Parker, Chief, UAS Security Branch, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security
• Kevin Jinks, Senior Counsel, Office of Legal Policy, Department of Justice
• Michael Torphy, Unit Chief, Surveillance and Emerging Technology Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation

In advance of our Counter UAS Summit, we have worked closely alongside our Partners Market Forecast in our mission to inform you of the latest innovations technologies, budgets, and policies related to C-UAS.  Download this report today to find out more:

• C-UAV Market Trends and Insights

• Top 5 Major Findings

• Major Conclusions

• Global C-UAV Market Forecasts

IDGA recently sat down with Zachary Kallenbornm Unmanned Systems (swarms)m CBRN Warfare and Terrorism Analyst, as he discussed drone swarms and the proliferation of non-aerial drones.  

Ahead of the Counter-UAS Summit 2024, the 2024 Attendee Report highlights the leading organizations within the industry and an extensive list of high-level attendees that will be attending this year.

This summit strives to be beneficial for solution providers, as well as attendees from the military and federal administrations alike.

Join us this year to build vital connections and work collaboratively with the wide range of senior and experienced personnel attending from government administrations, the military, and the industry.

The “Joint Counter-Small UAS Office (JCO) Overview” presentation was delivered at the 2022 Counter-UAS Summit by Mr. Blake Stone, JCO Strategy and Policy Division who delves into the following topics:

• Joint C-sUAS Office (JCO) Overview
• JCO Organization and Governance
• JCO Initiatives and Efforts
• DoD C-sUAS Strategy
• Building Capacity with Partners
• JCO Joint Training and Doctrine
• JCO Requirements and New Solutions

The “Confronting UAS and Next Generation Threats” presentation was delivered last year at the Counter UAS Summit and covers;

• Army Rapid Capabilities & Critical Technologies Office Mission
• Modernization Continuum
• Office Governance and Relationships
• Army Response to C-sUAS
• Army Path to Fielding High Energy Laser Weapon Systems
• Army Directed Energy Efforts
• DE M-SHORAD Test Results

The Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technology Office is returning to the Counter UAS Summit this year where Kirklin Williams, Test and Evaluation Lead, Directed Energy Prototype will deliver his presentation on “Harnessing the Power of Direct Energy: Advancement in CUAS Technologies”.

The "Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (c-UAS) in an Urban Environment" presentation was delivered at the 2022 Counter-UAS Summit by Bruce Naley, Office of Science & Engineering/Technology Centers Division who explores the following topics:

• Technical and Non-Technical Urban c-UAS Challenges
• Line of Sight (LOS) Blockage
• Reflections, Diffraction and Multipath
• UAS Detection and Urban Challenge 
• C-UAS Urban Testing Effort
  
• Mitigation Options 

The "U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command: Aviation & Missile Center" presentation was delivered last year at the Counter UAS Summit and covers

• AvMC’S S&T Approach
• S&T Priorities Aligned with the Army Modernization Strategy
• Army C-SUAS S&T Strategy Purpose, Scope, and Framework
• Long-Term Counter-UAS Goals in a Nutshell

DEVCOM is returning to the Counter UAS Summit this year where Jay (Gee) Simmons, Deputy Air & Missile Defense Capability Area Lead, DEVCOM Aviation and Missile Center, U.S. Army will deliver his presentation on Exploring the Role of DEVCOM Aviation and Missile Center in Advancing CUAS.

Malicious drones pose significant risks to public safety and infrastructure. After a series of high-profile drone attacks this year, many organizations are realizing they need protection from drones. 

In this report, we talk about how and why the following industries are investing millions in counter-drone solutions: 

• Stadiums & High-Profile Events
• Pentagon / Federal Buildings
• Power Plants / Energy
• Airports
• Theme Parks

Learn about popular products, market opportunities & more!

In this in-depth report we take a look at the technologies shaping DoD's near-, mid- and far-term counter sUAS approach. DOWNLOAD to learn more about:

• The anti-drone tools and solutions the US military is currently leveraging such as electronic weapons, jammers and radar systems
• The groundbreaking solutions that are currently in development such as directed energy, the THOR system, drone swarms and more!
• The solutions and technology, such as AI and automation, that will define the next generation of counter UAS