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8 Jun 2026
New Age Defence 2026
Berlin, Germany
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- Dates
- Mon, 8 June 2026
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Organizer
- New Age Defence Alliance of Unmanned Systems Manufacturers
- Cost
- invite_only
- Scale
- regional
- Recurrence
- one-off
- Format
- On-site
Market intel
Moderate pricingmedium confidence
The inaugural New Age Defence conference gathered roughly 800 invited participants around unmanned systems, AI and robotic platforms shaped by Ukraine's battlefield experience.
- Leading European defence-tech firms — including Helsing, Quantum Systems, STARK, UFORCE, ARX Robotics and Tytan Technologies — presented alongside Ukrainian military speakers from units such as the Da Vinci Wolves, Azov and Khartiia.
- Numeric details on exhibitor count, floor space and pricing were not publicly disclosed, consistent with the event's invitation-only, curated format.
Notable exhibitors
HelsingQuantum SystemsUFORCESTARKQuantum Frontline IndustriesARX RoboticsTytan Technologies
AI-researched Thu, 6 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Why it matters
The conference offers a direct interface between frontline end-users, prime contractors and startups building combat-proven unmanned and autonomous systems, making it valuable for suppliers seeking early insight into evolving European procurement needs.
- Its emphasis on institutional adoption, supply-chain independence and the proposed EU drone wall signals concrete near-term demand relevant to SMEs and startups.
- The invitation-only format and institutional partners (Berlin Senate, Bundeswehr Cyber Innovation Hub, Brave1) provide high-level access to decision-makers.
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About
New Age Defence 2026 was a one-day flagship conference held in Berlin on 8 June 2026, bringing together European and Ukrainian defence industry, technology companies, investors, military personnel and government representatives.
- The program focused on unmanned systems, robotic platforms, AI and new approaches to defence shaped by Ukraine's battlefield experience, and it combined panel discussions with a dedicated exhibition zone and a drone flight-test area for accredited participants.
- It was organised by an alliance of unmanned-systems manufacturers in partnership with firms such as Helsing, Quantum Systems, UFORCE and STARK, with attendance by invitation only.
Topics
UAS / DronesAutonomy & RoboticsAILand systemsDual-use
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsStartupsInvestorsInstitutions
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