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As preparations for the 2026 Next Generation Missiles and Hypersonics Summit continue, download last year's agenda to explore the high level content, expert insights, and networking opportunities that defined the event.

Last year's agenda featured sessions on hypersonic weapons, missile defense, Golden Dome, space based tracking, sensor fusion, and the industrial base, offering strategic insights from senior military, government, national laboratory, and industry leaders driving the future of missile capabilities.

Keep an eye out for the official 2026 agenda, coming soon!

The growth of the U.S. hypersonic industry has accelerated in the past decade as significant investments continue, notably in programs like Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile, Army Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, and Navy Conventional Prompt Strike. While successful testing has brought hypersonic deployment closer for the United States, technological and operational challenges still exist in the space.

Dr. Mark Lewis, president and CEO of the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI), is well-versed in these challenges and the potential impact of hypersonics for the Defense Department. A renowned researcher, professor, and former deputy undersecretary of defense, Lewis brings a wealth of national security, scientific, and academic experience to IDGA as chairman for its Next Generation Missiles and Hypersonics Summit, taking place December 8-9, 2026, in Arlington, VA.

Before the summit, IDGA sat down with Dr. Lewis to discuss the status of hypersonics and what he looks forward to as chairman of the Next Generation Missiles and Hypersonics Summit.

More than a year after its launch, the Golden Dome for America remains one of the most ambitious and closely watched defense initiatives in U.S. history. As the Pentagon moves forward with plans for a layered missile defense architecture designed to counter ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic threats, key questions remain around funding, technical requirements, and long-term affordability.

In this report:

• Explore the latest updates on Golden Dome funding, requirements, and planned capabilities, including space-based sensors, next-generation interceptors, and integrated missile defense systems.
• Examine the major questions still surrounding the program, from total lifecycle costs and architecture decisions to the feasibility of large-scale space-based missile defense.
  

More than a year after its launch, the Golden Dome for America remains one of the most ambitious and closely watched defense initiatives in U.S. history. As the Pentagon moves forward with plans for a layered missile defense architecture designed to counter ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic threats, key questions remain around funding, technical requirements, and long-term affordability.

In this report:

• Explore the latest updates on Golden Dome funding, requirements, and planned capabilities, including space-based sensors, next-generation interceptors, and integrated missile defense systems.
• Examine the major questions still surrounding the program, from total lifecycle costs and architecture decisions to the feasibility of large-scale space-based missile defense.
  

The global hypersonic missile industry was valued at US$6.8 billion in 2023, and is expected to grow to US$14.5 billion by 2030. In the latest report from IDGA, we will look at the largest (non-U.S.) players and programs in the hypersonics space to understand how their contribution will impact the expected growth of the hypersonic missile industry.

For the past three years, IDGA has published an update on key hypersonics programs for allies and adversaries alike. Last year, our international hypersonics update returned with details on China’s new air-to-air missile, joint programs between the U.S. and Australia, and much more.

IDGA's Next Generation Missiles and Hypersonics Summit 2025 brought together senior leaders from government, industry, academia, and the defense community to examine the future of hypersonic weapons, missile defense, advanced manufacturing, and strategic deterrence. This post-show report captures the key discussions, insights, and priorities that emerged from two days of dialogue on accelerating the development and deployment of next-generation capabilities.

Download to gain:

• Summaries of keynote presentations and panel discussions covering hypersonic development, missile defense architectures, test and evaluation modernization, advanced manufacturing, and acquisition priorities.
• Attendee feedback, speaker highlights, and participating organizations from across the Department of War, military services, industry, and academia.
  

The U.S. Department of Defense has increased its focus on hypersonics in recent years, spending $6.9 billion for hypersonic research in FY2025, up from $4.7 billion in FY2023. In an era where maneuverability and stealth have become critical, hypersonic missiles have become a key form of artillery for the U.S. as it looks to remain a global defense leader

The DoD and its branches have several ongoing programs researching and developing hypersonic attack missiles. These include Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) in the Navy, the Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), and the Air Force’s Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM). This report will explain what sets each hypersonic attack missile apart and provide an update on the latest information shared for each respective program.

Curious who you'll meet at IDGA's Next Generation Missiles and Hypersonics Summit in 2026?

Our attendee snapshot highlights the senior military leaders, government decision-makers, national laboratories, and industry innovators who attended last year's summit, many of whom are expected to return in 2026.

From program leaders and acquisition officials to technical experts, this is the community shaping the next generation of offensive and defensive missile capabilities.

On January 27, 2025, the second Trump Administration began with the president signing a flurry of executive orders, including one directed towards U.S. missile defense systems.

The order, titled “The Iron Dome for America,” outlines a sweeping initiative to build a next-generation missile defense shield for the U.S. homeland, similar to Israel’s Iron Dome that has been operational since 2011. The U.S. Iron Dome, which as of May has been rebranded as the Golden Dome for America, is expected to cost $175 billion over approximately three years. However, defense experts anticipate the project could cost upwards of $1 trillion in its entirety. This report will look at what we know about the Golden Dome so far, and expectations for the project for the remainder of the year and beyond.

IDGA’s Next Generation Missile and Hypersonics Summit provides an opportunity to connect with DoD decision-makers about ongoing initiatives such as the Golden Dome, the Army’s Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), and more. From acquisition roadmaps to test range modernization, university research collaboration to strategic deterrence policy, this year’s Summit offers a uniquely holistic look at where missile and hypersonic capability development is headed, and how the U.S. plans to engage in defending against the latest missile threats.