AUSA 2026: The ground truth on the Army’s next chapter
The Army is moving to reshape its future, with modernization priorities, acquisition strategies and emerging technologies driving change across the force.
At the 2026 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, Army leaders and industry representatives discussed the challenges and opportunities shaping that effort, from autonomous systems and drone warfare to industrial capacity and acquisition reform.
Breaking Defense brings together its coverage in AUSA 2026: The Ground Truth — After-Action Report, examining the decisions, programs and technologies shaping the Army’s next chapter.
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The U.S. Army is reshaping its future through modernization priorities and acquisition strategies discussed at the AUSA 2026 Annual Meeting. Key topics included autonomous systems and drone warfare, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in military modernization. Army leaders and industry representatives addressed the evolving technological landscape impacting the force.
- The Army is reshaping its future with modernization priorities.
- Discussions at AUSA 2026 focused on autonomous systems and drone warfare.
- Acquisition strategies and emerging technologies are driving change across the force.