Loitering Munitions USA returns to Arlington, VA on May 13-14, 2026, as the leading U.S. defense conference dedicated to loitering munitions programs.
Following the incredibly successful inaugural event in 2025, which brought together more than 300 attendees, the 2026 edition will unite senior leaders, operators, and acquisition professionals from across the U.S. Department of Defense, alongside key international allies, for two days of insights and collaboration on cutting-edge LM development and integration.
Why attend?
- Gain unprecedented insight into the DoD’s most advanced loitering munitions programs
- Make informed acquisition decisions based on real-world operational lessons
- Explore the latest industry capabilities and engage directly with manufacturers
Whether you’re a speaker, industry partner, or delegate, this is the must-attend event for defense innovation in 2026.
Why now?
The global defense landscape is evolving rapidly, and loitering munitions and launched effects (LEs) are at the forefront of this transformation. Recent conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, have demonstrated that LMs, LEs, and first-person view (FPV) drones offer cost-effective, scalable, and highly effective solutions for modern warfare.
Who Attends?
This event is designed for all U.S. DoD 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.
Confirmed Speakers Include:
- Brigadier General Anthony Gibbs, Capability Program Executive Mission Autonomy, US Army
- Andrew Evans, Director, Strategy & Transformation (DAMI-ST), US Army
- Senior Representative, 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, US Army
- Colonel Johnathon Nelson, Commander, US Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG)
- Colonel Matt Johnson, Commander, US Army White Sands Test Center
- Colonel Ryan B. Wylie, Director, US DoW Close Combat Lethality Task Force
- Dr. Frank Fresconi, Army Senior Research Scientist ST for Ballistics, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
- Tony Garcia, Director of Munitions Technologies, OASW(S&T), Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E))
- Michael L. Prater, Director, International Acquisition, Office of Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation
- Craig Riedel, Project Manager, Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions TAGM Project Office, PEO Missiles & Space, US Army
- Lieutenant Colonel Alan Wood, PM SOF Lethality, US Special Operations Command
- Lieutenant Colonel Hunter Gray, Product Manager, Launched Effects, PEO Aviation, US Army
- Lieutenant Colonel Sam Spencer-Pittman, Private Capital Integrator, Army FUZE
- Lieutenant Colonel William Taylor, PdM, Soldier Precision Targeting Devices, PEO Soldier, US Army
- Major Kevin Carter, HQ Bty Commander 29 RA, UK Commando Force
- Dan Curry, Director, FVL Technologies, Cypress International
Please fill in your name and email to receive the Conference Agenda of this event.
Venue
Disclosed after registration
To ensure the security of the event, the exact location will not be disclosed publicly. Once your booking has been confirmed and approved, you will receive the full event location and address, along with the hotel booking form.
