AUSA

Held October 12–14, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition served as North America’s premier land power forum and defense showcase. Guided by the 2026 theme, "America’s Army: The Foundation of the Joint Force," the three-day event convened more than 40,000 military leaders, defense policymakers, international delegations, and industry innovators.

Across five expansive exhibit halls—and debuting AUSA’s new Outdoor Exhibits—over 750 exhibitors demonstrated next-generation defense capabilities. Discussions and technology showcases centered on modernizing the force for multi-domain operations, highlighting rapid advancements in autonomous uncrewed systems, counter-UAS defenses, AI-enabled cyber resilience, and resilient command-and-control networks.

Beyond the show floor, Contemporary Military Forums, Warriors Corner briefings, and international networking events gave attendees direct insight into the U.S. Army’s strategic priorities. By connecting warfighters directly with engineering and industry partners, AUSA 2026 reinforced the critical collaboration required to keep the Army agile, integrated, and ready for future global security challenges.