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8 Jun 2026

New Age Defence 2026

Berlin, Germany

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New Age Defence 2026 venue
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

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.

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.

Topics

UAS / DronesAutonomy & RoboticsAILand systemsDual-use

Who it's for

PrimesSMEsStartupsInvestorsInstitutions

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