Recap: Autonomy dominates the US Army’s 2026 conference in Washington

WASHINGTON — The Association of the United States Army showcased its annual conference from Oct. 12-14 in Washington, assembling defense industry officials, lawmakers and military personnel from around the globe to assess the future force and evolving threats. Dominating displays at this year’s show was an unmistakable surge in automation and unmanned systems, as well as weaponry and vehicle capabilities that continue to adapt to a frenzied pace of innovation at the heart of today’s conflicts. Army officials attending the conference emphasized the service’s need for rapid transformation as…