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International Dismounted Soldier 2026 returns to London on 2-3 December, bringing together military end users, government programme leaders and industry innovators to advance the future of the dismounted soldier.
As the character of warfare evolves, armed forces are accelerating investment in next-generation soldier systems, digital capabilities and integrated technologies to enhance lethality, survivability, mobility and situational awareness in an increasingly transparent battlefield. With the UK committing £7.3 billion through its Defence Investment Plan to the Digital Targeting Web (£1.8bn) and Digital Backbone (£5.5bn), alongside major investment in AI, autonomy and counter-drone capabilities, the conference comes at a pivotal moment to examine how these investments are shaping the future force.
The 2026 Agenda delivers exclusive insight into military capability priorities, soldier modernisation programmes and future procurement requirements through senior keynotes, operational case studies and expert panel discussions.
New for 2026, the conference will be co-located with Defence iQ’s Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems conference, creating a unique platform to explore the convergence of soldier capability and autonomous technologies.
Brand new 2026 speakers include:
- Major General Karl Ford CB CBE, Director of Defence Planning, NATO HQ
- Brigadier General Mark Parsons CD, Commander, 5th Canadian Division & Director General Capability Development, Canadian Armed Forces
- Colonel Tom Parsons MBE, Assistant Head, Personnel Strategy, British Army
- Major Niels – Jorgen Gunnar, Head of Section for Armoured and Mechanised Infantry, Royal Danish Army
- Lieutenant Colonel Carl-Axel Blomdahl, Head of Weapons and Protection Department, Army Division, Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV)
International Dismounted Soldier 2026 remains the leading forum dedicated to advancing the future of soldier modernisation, bringing together military leaders, government programme teams and industry innovators to address the evolving challenges and capability requirements of the dismounted soldier.
