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Day 2 of the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium

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The annual Space and Missile Defense Symposium’s second day unfolded today, and included remarks from Space Command chief Gen. Stephen Whiting and Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s Lt. Gen. John Rafferty.


As the Breaking Defense team roams the expo floor to report the latest news, here are a few images from day two of the event. And be sure to check out all our coverage of the event here.


Boeing’s Small Diameter Bomb on display at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Ala., Aug. 12, 2026. (Breaking Defense)
AV shows off its SB400 (front) and SB600 (back) at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Ala., Aug. 12, 2026. (Breaking Defense)
AV’s Titan 4 RF Counter-Unmanned Aerial System is seen on display at SMD. Aug. 12, 2026. (Breaking Defense)
A caricature artist at MFGS’ booth during the conference, Aug. 12, 2026. (Breaking Defense)
A high-power microwave sensor from Radiance Technologies displayed at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Ala., Aug. 12, 2026. (Breaking Defense)
A US Common Hypersonic Glide Body at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Ala., Aug. 12, 2026. (Breaking Defense)
A busy day two at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Ala., Aug. 12, 2026. (Breaking Defense)

Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Political-Military
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
Multiple equipment displays
Activity
Space and Missile Defense Symposium
Location
Huntsville
Unit
U.S. Space Command, Army Space and Missile Defense Command
Time
August 12, 2026
Equipment
Boeing's Small Diameter BombAV SB400AV SB600Titan 4 RF Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systemhigh-power microwave sensorUS Common Hypersonic Glide Body
Summary

The Space and Missile Defense Symposium featured remarks from U.S. Space Command chief Gen. Stephen Whiting and Army Space and Missile Defense Command's Lt. Gen. John Rafferty in Huntsville, Alabama, on August 12, 2026. Various military equipment, including Boeing's Small Diameter Bomb and hypersonic glide bodies, was displayed, highlighting advancements in defense technology.

Key Facts
  • Space Command chief Gen. Stephen Whiting spoke at the symposium.
  • Army Space and Missile Defense Command's Lt. Gen. John Rafferty also made remarks.
  • Various military equipment was displayed, including hypersonic glide bodies and counter-UAS systems.
  • The event took place in Huntsville, Alabama on August 12, 2026.
  • The symposium is an annual event focused on space and missile defense.
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