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    XPONENTIAL 2026 Arrives in Detroit Next Week: 5 Things to Know About the World’s Largest Autonomy Event 

    10,000+ attendees, 550+ exhibitors, and 100+ sessions to explore how robotics, drones and autonomous systems are moving to real-world deployment  DETROIT (May 4, 2026) — The global robotics and autonomous systems industry will convene in Detroit next week as XPONENTIAL 2026 takes over Huntington Place from May 11–14. The event brings together industry, government, defense and end users at a pivotal moment for the sector, as autonomy... Continue reading

    IGCS International Announces Strategic Equity Investment by Lacks Enterprises

    Dallas, Texas – April 15, 2026 – IGCS International, a CVE-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and leading provider of mission support and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies to the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies, today announced that Lacks Enterprises has acquired an equity stake in the company. The strategic investment combines... Continue reading

    Detroit Conference Preview: See How Autonomous Technologies are Already Being Deployed and What Michigan Industry Can Learn to Accelerate Adoption

    XPONENTIAL 2026 brings together industry, government and companies deploying these technologies to examine how robotics and autonomous systems are already being used, and what it will take to scale them safely and quickly More than 100 sessions and live demonstrations will spotlight real-world applications, regulatory realities and workforce impact Technologies on display will address disaster... Continue reading

    XPONENTIAL Europe Advances Global Autonomy and Mobility, Setting the Stage for XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit

    DÜSSELDORF, Germany — XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 concluded its gathering for the global autonomy and robotics industry, bringing together approximately 360 exhibitors from 43 countries alongside thousands of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators. The event reflected the industry’s rapid growth, increasing strategic importance, and rising demand for autonomous systems across commercial, civil, and defense applications. “XPONENTIAL... Continue reading

    AUVSI Statement on Introduction of the American Security Robotics Act

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) commends Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Tom Cotton, and Rep. Elise Stefanik for introducing the bipartisan American Security Robotics Act, which takes an important step toward strengthening the security and resilience of U.S. government robotics and autonomous systems. As robotics and autonomy become increasingly integral to national defense,... Continue reading

    XPONENTIAL 2026 Comes to Detroit at a Pivotal Moment for Autonomous Systems

    XPONENTIAL 2026 convenes industry, government, and end users as robotics and autonomous systems move from pilots into production Detroit provides the manufacturing, defense, logistics, and infrastructure context where autonomy must now be proven Programming centers on deployment, policy and operational readiness as robotics and autonomous systems scale Detroit, MI (February 12, 2026)—The world’s largest global... Continue reading

    The Yamato Trap: What Japan’s Mega-Battleships Should Teach Us About the Future of the U.S. Navy

    by Michael Robbins, AUVSI President & CEO In the late 1930s, Japan built two of the most formidable warships ever conceived. Yamato and Musashi were floating proof of industrial power and a theory of victory—giant, heavily armored battleships that could outgun any rival in decisive surface combat. But they were masterpieces built for a style... Continue reading

    AUVSI and Taiwan’s ITRI Sign Agreement in Washington, DC as ITRI Joins Green UAS Program as Recognized Cybersecurity Assessor 

    Partnership expands in-country cybersecurity testing while AUVSI retains U.S.-based supply chain verification authority  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, January 28, 2026 — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) announced this week the signing of a cooperation agreement in Washington, D.C., under which ITRI will join AUVSI’s Green UAS program as a... Continue reading

    AUVSI Helped Tip the Scales for Autonomy in 2025

    The year uncrewed systems, robotics, and physical AI became central to national strategy 2025 marked a turning point for robotics and autonomous systems. Uncrewed systems, robotics, and physical AI shifted from emerging technologies to strategic capabilities that are central to national security, economic competitiveness, and advanced manufacturing. Policymakers began treating autonomy not as a niche... Continue reading

    AUVSI President & CEO Michael Robbins on FCC Public Notice Regarding UAS and UAS Critical Components

    Today, the FCC built on the actions directed by Section 1709 of the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to protect U.S. national security and encourage American Drone Dominance. AUVSI applauds the FCC for placing Chinese drone companies DJI and Autel on the Covered List, fulfilling the will of Congress under the NDAA to protect... Continue reading

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    Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.

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