For years, hypersonic weapons and layered hypersonic missile defense systems remained largely in the development stage. Today, they are transitioning into operational capability and transforming the U.S. Military. The Army's Dark Eagle and the Navy's Conventional Prompt Strike are in the process of being delivered, the Air Force's Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) is moving into production, and Golden Dome has gone from concept to a funded homeland defense architecture, with contracts being awarded and a 2028 operational clock.
The IDGA Next Generation Missiles and Hypersonics Summit is built around this new reality. Over two days, senior leaders will lead discussions on offensive capabilities, Golden Dome efforts, modern missile defense strategy, and the expanding role of space sensing in tracking emerging and complex threats. From strategy to execution, service program executives and operators will share how these capabilities are fielded and employed in the field, while the test enterprise, national labs, and manufacturing base address the urgent challenge of scaling production. Congressional voices will provide insight into the funding priorities driving these programs.
No top secret clearance is required (U.S. Nationals only). Every session runs at the unclassified, Distribution A level, which means your program managers, engineers, and business developers sit in the same room as the buyers, builders, and operators shaping this mission. If your work touches strike, sensing, intercept, or the industrial base underneath them, these are the two days that cover all of it.
Learn from program leaders, researchers, and other industry experts who will speak on specific tension points in the missiles and hypersonics community. This year's program will take a deep dive into offensive and defensive capabilities, research, development, the space sensing layer, and industrial base.
Gain valuable insights that will assist in your mission focus and personal understanding
Engage in networking opportunities with senior decision-makers across the military, government agencies, national laboratories, and industry to grow your professional network. There will be structured breaks, a networking luncheon each day, and reception to facilitate these connections in real-time
Hear leaders from across the Missile Defense Agency, the Space Development Agency, Space Systems Command, and the national laboratories on the challenges and requirements shaping counter-hypersonics and homeland defense
As preparations for the 2026 Next Generation Missiles and Hypersonics Summit continue, download the 2025 post-show report to explore the high-level content, expert insights, and networking opportunities that defined last year's summit.
The 2025 agenda featured discussions on offensive hypersonic weapons, counter-hypersonic defense, the Golden Dome initiative, space-based tracking and sensor fusion, missile defense, industrial base resilience, and scaling capability to meet operational demand. Attendees heard from senior leaders across the U.S. military, government, national laboratories, academia, and industry who are shaping the future of missile and hypersonic capabilities.
Download the report today to explore the key takeaways from 2025 and see what you can expect at the 2026 summit.
Whether your objective is to enter new defense programs, strengthen your position as a trusted technology partner, or ensure your organization remains top of mind with key decision-makers, this summit provides the ideal platform to showcase your expertise, capabilities, and solutions.
As investment accelerates across next-generation missiles, hypersonic weapons, and homeland defense, this event gives you the opportunity to engage directly with senior military leaders and government leaders, national laboratories, and industry stakeholders tackling the sector's most pressing challenges.