Next Generation UAS

Advancing Drone Dominance Efforts Across the U.S. Military 

June 23 - 24, 2026 | Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, Arlington, VA

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Discover DCMA’s Strategy To Expand The Blue UAS List 

With technological advancements in UAS innovation impacting recent conflicts, the battlefield has changed. Drone dominance is no longer a future ambition for the U.S, it's now become today’s operational imperative.
 
IDGA's Next Generation UAS Summit convenes senior leaders from the U.S. military, the tech community, and the defense industrial base to drive the next phase of unmanned capability. As unmanned aerial systems redefine lethality, ISR, electronic warfare, and force projection, this summit provides an opportunity to discuss next generation challenges, including scaling production, integrating advanced autonomy, and fast-tracking acquisition to deliver battlefield advantage.

Over two comprehensive days of learning and engagement, you will gain direct visibility into key program areas like the development of the UAS marketplace and how the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is scaling the Blue UAS List. You will also hear from leaders across the services about one-way attack systems, vertical lift modernization, AI-enabled autonomy, ISR capabilities, and next-generation training pipelines.  
 
Join us in June to secure your position at the forefront of next-generation UAS capability and operational dominance. 

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The State of Collaborative Combat Aircraft Across the U.S. Services

This article will highlight everything you might have missed over the past year of CCA, as well as dive into progress on the Navy’s own CCA program.

The Expanding Role of Drones in Southern Border Security

This report will analyze not only how CBP is leveraging drones on the southern border, but inversely the risks drones present on the southern border when used maliciously. 

Breaking Down the Blue UAS List

Nearly six years ago, the U.S. Department of Defense tasked the Defense Innovation Unit with establishing the Blue UAS program. This report will explore everything Blue UAS-related, including why the list matters, and what systems are getting approved. 

Five Key Themes of Next Gen UAS Summit 

During the two-day summit (June 23-24), attendees from across the U.S. military and industry will join under one roof to discuss the intricacies of achieving drone dominance. The following infographic shares five key themes at this year’s conference. 

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Wondering What's In Store?

Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find in the agenda:

✔️ Timely and high-priority topics, including rotary drones, fixed-wing drone platforms, rotary parts and components, drone software, training, and more!
✔️ Networking opportunities with senior decision-makers and UAS experts, all focused on helping the U.S. military achieve drone dominance

This summit delivers a focused forum for military leaders, program offices, and industry to align on requirements, accelerate innovation, and de-risk adoption.

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Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

Position your organization alongside leading innovators in the UAS space. Our 2026 sponsors include Skydio, Echodyne, and Marathon Targets, highlighting the level of innovation and influence represented onsite.

This summit brings together senior decision-makers from across the U.S. military and government who are directly shaping unmanned capability development, including stakeholders involved in initiatives like the Blue UAS ecosystem. For organizations looking to enter or expand within this space, being in the room offers a unique opportunity to align with requirements, build visibility, and unlock new pathways to business.

With a highly targeted audience and curated networking, sponsorship delivers meaningful, face-to-face engagement with the people driving drone dominance.

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