Reasons to Attend
While there are many reasons to attend AIAA DEFENSE Forum, we’ve carefully narrowed it down to three.
1. A Comprehensive Technical Program
The technical program is extensive, with more than 130 presentations covering the most important topics for the aerospace and defense communities. Technical disciplines featured in the program include:
- Advanced Prototypes
- Air and Missile Defense
- Autonomy, Collaborative Engagement, Machine Intelligence, Robotic and Uncrewed Systems
- Digital Engineering
- Directed Energy Weapons
- Guidance, Navigation, Control, and Estimation
- High-Maneuverability and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies
- Signatures and Sensing
- Space Access and Space Systems
- Strategic Missile Systems
- Survivability
- System and Decision Analysis for National Security
- System Performance Modeling and Simulation
- Tactical Missiles
- Test and Evaluation
- Weapon System Operational Performance
- Weapon Systems History and Lessons Learned
2. Engaging Speakers
The keynote sessions will address critical challenges shaping the future of national defense, and will feature experts from government, industry, and academia.
2025 speakers included:
- Dave Denhard, Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor, U.S. Space Command
- Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Hudson Institute
- Keith Kosan, Director of Advanced Technology Test, Missile Defense Agency
- Lt. Col. Charles LeDeatte, USAF, Director, AFCENT Battle Lab, Chief Technology and Data Officer, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)
3. A Classified Event for Aerospace and Defense Professionals
The forum’s size fosters an environment ideal for in-depth, classified discussions on critical defense and security topics. It encourages meaningful collaboration, idea exchange, and strategic insights. Attendees will have the chance to connect with peers, engage with industry leaders, and grow their professional networks.
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