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15 Jan 26. Loitering Munitions USA 2026: Shaping the Future of Precision Warfare. Loitering Munitions USA 2026 brings defense leaders together to address rapidly advancing LM and LE technologies shaping future precision strike operations. SAE Media Group has announced the launch of Loitering Munitions USA 2026, the premier event dedicated to advancing Loitering Munitions (LMs) and Launched Effects (LEs) technology for the U.S. Department of War (DoW) and its partners. Following the incredibly successful inaugural event in 2025, which brought together more than 300 attendees, the 2026 edition will take place in Arlingon, USA, on May 13-14, uniting senior leaders, decision-makers, engineers, and industry innovators to define the next era of precision strike capabilities.
Why Now?
The global defense landscape is evolving rapidly, and loitering munitions and launched effects are at the forefront of this transformation. Recent conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, have demonstrated that LMs, LEs, and FPV drones offer cost-effective, scalable, and highly effective solutions for modern warfare.
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Key drivers shaping this technology include the shift toward reusable loitering munitions, which move beyond single-use systems to deliver sustainable and adaptable platforms; the advancement of beyond line-of-sight deployment, extending operational reach and enabling strategic flexibility; and NATO adoption, as allied forces accelerate integration of loitering munitions to reinforce interoperability and coalition strength.
The 2026 Loitering Munitions USA agenda addresses critical aspects of these trends including sessions:
- ‘Keeping the Human in the Loop’ – exploring how human oversight remains essential as systems become more autonomous.
- ‘Rolling Out Miniature, High-Precision Strike Tactical Missile Systems’ – reflecting the push for adaptable, reusable solutions.
- ‘Enhancing Close Combat Lethality Through Loitering Munition Innovation’ – examining how extended operational reach transforms battlefield tactics.
- ‘Updates on Integrating Loitering Munitions into Future Soldier Systems’ – highlighting the U.S. Department of War’s (DoW) commitment to interoperability and next-generation capability.
Explore the full agenda on the website.
Who Attends?
This event is designed for all U.S. DoW professionals engaged in LM development and deployment. By connecting these stakeholders with industry leaders, Loitering Munitions USA 2026 creates a unique environment for collaboration, innovation, and strategic alignment, enabling attendees to drive internal and external initiatives, strengthen partnerships, share critical capability requirements with industry, and enhance visibility across the defense community, all while reinforcing mission objectives.
Attendance is complimentary for all DoW and Federal employees (excluding contractors). Recognized as an official educational training opportunity, the event qualifies as a widely attended gathering, bringing together a significant number of participants from every branch of the U.S. military, international allies, and leading industry partners.
Why Attend?
The leading U.S. event on LMs and LEs is set to deliver unprecedented opportunities for defense innovators and decision-makers. With major contracts being awarded and systems acquired at scale, now is the time to engage with the technologies shaping future-ready warfare. Attendees will explore how loitering munitions provide affordable, scalable mass and redefine force structures for tomorrow’s battlespace.
Featured Speakers Include
- Brigadier General Anthony Gibbs, Capability Program Executive Mission Autonomy, U.S. Army
- Andrew Evans, Director, Strategy and Transformation, U.S. Army
- Colonel Ryan Wylie, Director, U.S. DoW Close Combat Lethality Task Force
- Lieutenant Colonel Alan Wood, PM SOF Lethality, U.S. Special Operations Command
- Lieutenant Colonel Hunter Gray, Product Manager, Launch Effects, U.S. Army, Program Executive Office, Aviation
- Major Jesse Hume, Team Lead – Organic Precision Fires, Marine Corps Systems Command (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)
15 Jan 26. IDEC Africa has become a focused, high-level forum within the defence community, enabling direct engagement between Army leadership and international defence solution providers operating across Africa and beyond. The third edition of this bi-annual event will take place from 4 to 6 July 2026 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and will be hosted by the Nigerian Army in conjunction with the 164th Nigerian Army Day celebrations. The upcoming edition will see representation from over 35 armies across Africa and the wider world, reinforcing IDEC Africa’s position as one of the most concentrated Army-focused defence gatherings globally. The IDEC Africa programme is structured around a high-level agenda that includes:
- Pre-event welcome dinner held one day prior to the event
- Two-day exhibition, bringing together leading defence solution providers from across the world to present their products and capabilities
- Two-day conference, focused on technical and strategic content outlining the operational and capability requirements of the region
- One-to-one and sit-down meetings with Army leadership from participating countries
- Bilateral discussions between participating armies
- Cocktail reception at the end of Day One
- Finale aligned with the Nigerian Army Day celebrations, attended by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside Nigeria’s top military and national leadership
Companies may participate through structured opportunities including exhibiting and showcasing solutions, delivering technical or strategic presentations, participating in keynote or panel discussions and engaging in curated one-to-one meetings with military leadership. To explore participation options, please feel free send us an email or call us on 00971 52 969 7209
09 Jan 26. Enforce Tac unveils the next chapter in its strategic development. This year (23-25 February 2026), the display area for Germany’s leading trade fair for internal and external security is set to increase to more than 60,000m² across seven exhibition halls. Then in 2027 (2-4 March), it will cover an area of as much as 73,000m² in eight halls. For a better overview of the entire exhibition grounds, a new hall cluster will also be established with a structure tailored to reflect the security and technological requirements of the coming years. Another new feature as of 2027 will be the Tuesday to Thursday schedule, which caters to the needs of official agencies and security operatives to an even greater extent. Under the guiding principle of an interconnected, resilient, and forward-looking security architecture, Enforce Tac has evolved to become Europe’s leading platform, bringing together innovations, strategic collaborations, and technological advances. “Enforce Tac is far more than just a trade fair. It is a testing ground for the future, where we work together to make Europe’s security more resilient and more responsible,” stresses event director Jasmin Rutka, adding: “Thanks to the extra display areas, modified schedule, and clearly structured hall clusters, we are creating the conditions for growth and further development, starting at the precise location where security, technology, and strategic partnerships intersect.”
Hall architecture in 2027: Eight halls dedicated to Europe’s key security-related technologies. Enforce Tac has grown continually in recent years, enlarging its exhibition space step by step. The significant increase of around 22,000m² in 2023 was followed by yet another expansion to more than 47,000m² in 2025. With more than 60,000m² in 2026, and a further enlargement to around 73,000m² in 2027, the trade fair is systematically pursuing this development strategy. The new size gives exhibitors additional options, such as the ability to showcase even large-scale equipment directly at their stands, while visitors have even more space to get to know the innovations on the market. The Enforce Tac display area will be distributed across eight halls for the first time in 2027 based on a new and improved hall cluster concept. The targeted thematic arrangement results in integrated spaces focused on specific topics that offer exhibitors and visitors a clear orientation and foster dialogue between areas that are related technologically. By doing this, Enforce Tac is sending out a clear message about the technological depth and strategic alignment it is pursuing. The modified structure will enable Enforce Tac to cover the entire spectrum of security-related technologies and applications in the future – including ground- and air-supported systems, maritime solutions, equipment, interconnected operational concepts, space platforms, and unmanned systems. In doing so, the trade fair is laying the foundations for a European security architecture that embraces stronger links between military, governmental and industrial capabilities. “Enforce Tac 2027 provides a clear focus on Europe’s security policy challenges,” explains Jasmin Rutka. “Through the new structure, we are creating transparency, defining specific focus areas, and strengthening the dialogue between users, industry, the research community, and policymakers.” Improved weekday schedule as of 2027 ~ Tuesday to Thursday: At the suggestion of numerous official agencies, security operatives and military delegations, Enforce Tac will switch to a Tuesday to Thursday schedule starting in 2027, when it will take place from 2 to 4 March. This new weekday schedule is intended to make it much easier for many agencies and international institutions to travel to the event and allows for more efficient planning of trade fair visits. At the same time, it will create improved conditions for users, exhibitors and organised delegations and in this way boost the overall quality of dialogue at the venue.
Vision 2027 ~ a European platform with responsibility: Enforce Tac underlines Germany’s commitment to take on responsibility in the context of the European security dialogue. It provides an exclusive setting that facilitates confidential discussions, technological advances, and strategic coordination. The leading fair for internal and external security thus provides a framework for a future in which resilience and innovative strength are crucial prerequisites for peace and stability. Please note: This event is restricted to members of the armed forces and official security and law enforcement agencies and organisations. (Source: joint-forces.com)
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DSEI 2027 – POWERING PROGRESS, DEFINING YOUR FUTURE
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