# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 MILITARY DRONE PROCUREMENT EXPO - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: You are invited to participate in the Military Drone Procurement Expo, on June 5, 2026 in Reston, VA. Hosted by Defense Leadership Forum.About this EventYou are invited to participate in the 2026 Military Drone Procurement Expo, a special event designed to connect companies producing drones and anti-drone technology with the U.S. military and its buyers.The U.S. military is operating under a newly approved Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill that allocates approximately $9.8 billion for autonomous and unmanned systems. This funding is part of a broader $13.4 billion investment strategy for autonomous warfare, an extremely urgent priority for the U.S. military.At the Expo, find out about $9.4 billion earmarked for aerial platforms; $3.1 billion for counter-drone technology; and the drone procurement programs of the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and various U.S. military units.The Expo will include a Drone Vendor Exhibition Area; Matchmaking Sessions; and Presentations on the $13.4 billion for drones and anti-drone technology.Register now as a Drone Vendor Exhibitor. Exhibit space is expected to sell out immediately.Or register now as an Expo Sponsor, which will provide your company with an extensive array of visibility and promotional benefits!2026 Military Drone Procurement ExpoJune 5, 20267:00 AM - 10:00 AM Exhibitor Set-Up10:00 AM: Exhibits and Expo Open / Morning Coffee and Networking11:00 AM: Select Government Presentations and Top Sponsor Demos12:00 PM: NetworkIng Lunch with Exhibitors1:30 PM: Select Government Presentations3:00 PM: In-Person Matchmaking Sessions5:00 PM: Expo Ends5:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out*Schedule subject to change. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7907d220-2d08-11f1-a796-25373a183b85-rimg-w876-h740-dcfefffe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/79341240-2d08-11f1-a796-25373a183b85-rimg-w1200-h396-dc0f1932-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/795fdd30-2d08-11f1-a796-25373a183b85-rimg-w1200-h396-dc0f1932-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/798d07b0-2d08-11f1-a796-25373a183b85-rimg-w1200-h591-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reston/2026-military-drone-procurement-expo/100001986096823062 - **Event Categories**: Business, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 15991.79, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Reston - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center - **lat**: 38.9502926 - **long**: -77.3448872 - **full address**: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 MILITARY DRONE PROCUREMENT EXPO - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/25d4a2434f6e1138aaa2803213f699230bc1ce6e77f79ac95848c90edece3477-rimg-w1200-h643-dc4a4ba8-gmir.jpg?v=1774964990 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 MILITARY DRONE PROCUREMENT EXPO being held? - **A:** 2026 MILITARY DRONE PROCUREMENT EXPO takes place on Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 MILITARY DRONE PROCUREMENT EXPO? - **A:** 2026 MILITARY DRONE PROCUREMENT EXPO is organized by Defense Leadership Forum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 MILITARY DRONE PROCUREMENT EXPO is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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