Loitering Munitions Systems Summit 2026
The 2nd Loitering Munitions Systems Summit will bring together senior military leaders, acquisition authorities, policymakers, technical specialists, and industry representatives to discuss the development, acquisition, testing, and operational integration of loitering munition systems.
The 2026 Summit will examine how the U.S. military and allied organizations are approaching loitering munitions as requirements for precision-strike, autonomous, and attritable capabilities continue to develop.
The program covers Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, and maritime applications, alongside allied cooperation, emerging drone threats, one-way attack systems, autonomy, and artificial intelligence.
When is the Loitering Munitions Systems Summit?
The Loitering Munitions Systems Summit is scheduled for December 16–17, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama.
Themes
The Summit will examine efforts to accelerate the development and delivery of loitering munition capabilities for military operations.
Army-focused discussions will consider the delivery of loitering munition systems to support lethality requirements, while Marine Corps sessions will address their integration into precision-strike capabilities. Air Force-focused content will examine loitering munition development and integration in response to emerging threats.
The program will also address collaboration between allied nations, including efforts to maintain loitering munition capabilities and respond to drone threats.
Maritime applications form another area of discussion, with sessions examining the development and deployment of maritime one-way attack drones for surface-fleet lethality and protection.
Further sessions will consider attritable warfare, autonomy, the changing character of conflict, and future integration of AI into loitering munition systems.
What’s On?
The Summit will feature presentations, panels, and interactive discussions covering loitering munition acquisition, development, testing, deployment, and operational use.
Senior military personnel and acquisition specialists will discuss requirements affecting current and future systems, while technical and industry participants will address areas including autonomy, artificial intelligence, one-way attack capabilities, and system integration.
The program is also designed to provide opportunities for attendees to question speakers, discuss capability requirements, and meet representatives from military, government, industry, and other organizations working in the field.
Government Attendance
According to the supplied event information, the Summit is open and complimentary to DoW and Federal employees. The event is described as an educational training forum and widely attended gathering.
The organizers state that the Summit will operate with no press and no recordings and under the Chatham House Rule.
Speakers
Confirmed participants include MG Colin Tuley, USA, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Maneuver Ground; BG Robert Mikesh, USA, CPE Offensive Fires, PAE Fires; and BG Shannon-Mikal Lucas, USA, Commanding General, US Army Operational Test Command.
Army representation also includes COL Charles Seaberry, USA, Commander, Yuma Proving Ground, and LTC Hunter Gray, USA, Product Manager, Launched Effects, CPE Aviation.
MG (Ret) Robert Barrie, USA, former PEO Aviation, is confirmed as event moderator.
Where is the Loitering Munitions Systems Summit?
The event will take place at the Jackson Center in Huntsville, Alabama:
Jackson Center
6001 Moquin Dr NW
Huntsville, AL 35806
United States
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