Welcome to AIAA DEFENSE Forum, the Institute’s Secret/NOFORN event covering strategic, programmatic, and technical topics and policy issues pertaining to the aerospace and national security communities.
The Call for Technical Briefings is open. Share your expertise and help advance the discussions that will define the 2027 forum program.
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AIAA DEFENSE Forum is a Secret/NOFORN event that convenes senior aerospace and defense leaders to address strategic, programmatic, and technical challenges shaping the future operating environment. The forum provides a trusted setting for candid discussion, collaboration, and insight sharing to inform critical decisions across the aerospace and national security communities.
2026 Featured Speakers Included
AIAA DEFENSE Forum 2025 by the Numbers
449
Attendees
127
Organizations
29
Government Agencies
97
Technical Briefings
17
Technical Disciplines
23
Speakers
Founding and Executive Sponsor
AIAA Corporate Partners
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the largest and most prestigious community of aerospace professionals in the world. AIAA exists to help aerospace professionals and their organizations succeed across government, industry, and academia.