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UAS and Counter-UAS
ISR drones and tactical UAVs featured prominently in land warfare concepts, underscoring persistent surveillance and rapid kill-chain enablement
Layered CUAS approaches gained traction, blending detection, AI-enabled classification, and interceptor concepts for evolving drone threats
New deployments and demos highlighted mobile CUAS platforms, including vehicle-mounted detection and interference capabilities for rapid response
National security stakeholders flagged urgent CUAS gaps at airports and urban hubs, calling for accelerated adoption and legal clarity
Industry unveiled rapid-response CUAS offerings and emphasized open systems to enable integration across sensors, effectors, and command layers
AI, Autonomy, and Software
AI-driven operational planning tools advanced, with demonstrations at NATO forums showing faster course-of-action development and rehearsal
Autonomy at scale was framed as decisive against adversaries, with calls to remove human-induced delay in lawful, supervised kill-chains
Defense dialogues emphasized responsible AI, resilience, and technological sovereignty as foundations for trusted deployment
Precision navigation, timing resilience, and digital mission systems emerged as critical software layers for contested domains
Cross-industry events highlighted dual-use innovation, steering founders toward defense-grade data, testing, and certification pathways
Sensors, ISR, and Recon
SPY-7 progress reaffirmed momentum in modular, interoperable radar architectures for layered air defense
Field demonstrations showcased precision surveying and targeting enablers, strengthening the sensor-to-shooter thread
Maritime domain awareness gained attention through subsea threat detection and autonomy-enabled surveillance extensions
Aerospace and Air Defense
European airpower integration advanced through Vectis concepts aimed at interoperability with fifth-generation fleets
Fighter and GBAD ecosystems emphasized data-centric integration for faster targeting and coalition readiness
National recapitalization moves reinforced fleet modernization aligned to NATO standards and mission data sharing
Subsea defense rose in priority, with AI-enabled detection and unmanned capabilities positioned against underwater threats
Dual-use maritime autonomy extended mission coverage from ports to open waters, linking surface, subsurface, and air assets
Regional partnerships and summits underscored coastal infrastructure protection and resilient PNT as core naval enablers
Land Systems and Protection
Mobile mortar and protected maneuver solutions highlighted survivability, mobility, and rapid fires integration
Ground force concepts incorporated organic UAVs and CUAS layers, tightening reconnaissance and base defense loops
CBRNe forums showcased detection and protection advances, aligning with hardening needs across dispersed formations
Industrial Policy, Procurement, and Funding
Future Forces and industry days catalyzed NATO-aligned startup engagement and dual-use scaling across Europe
U.S.-EU engagement emphasized industrial collaboration, export pathways, and innovation pipelines for shared security
European initiatives supported Ukraine’s defense tech integration into EU ecosystems and readiness for export markets
New funding rounds and factory plans signaled capacity building in drones, secure supply chains, and localized production
National export control discourse highlighted balancing security with innovation and growth in dual-use sectors
Training, Simulation, and Wargaming
Wargaming validated ISR drone roles and counter-drone tactics, refining concepts for mosaic force employment
Simulation platforms demonstrated AI-assisted planning and execution, compressing decision cycles for commanders
Space and Satcom
Regional space defense summits positioned space as a growth vector for national security innovation and dual-use collaboration
PNT resilience surfaced as a critical dependency, with transfer seminars driving technology adoption across civil-military users
Energy, Power, and Sustainment
Power and energy reliability featured in fieldable systems, aligning with mobile CUAS and sensor packages requiring sustained duty cycles
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