Missiles, drones and air-defense weapons galore: Images from AUSA’s final day
WASHINGTON — The largest defense trade show in the US, the Association of the United States Army conference, came to an end today in the heart of Washington, DC. Vehicle-mounted counter-drone systems were out in force across the show floor this year, along with a variety of drone-killing missiles, numerous tactical trucks and a wide array of supporting gear. Review this year’s offerings below, and don’t miss our additional photographic coverage from the first two days of the expo here and here.
We’ve also gathered all of our reporting from AUSA 2026 in one place right here.
BAE’s AMPV-30 (Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle) is shown here on the trade show floor at the 2026 AUSA conference in Washington. (Breaking Defense)
Diehl Defense’s Cicada counter-drone munition is an electrically propelled missile that can feature a fragmentation warhead or a safety net. (Breaking Defense) 
AeroVironment’s Bullfrog M240 autonomous weapon system, seen here in the bed of a utility vehicle, has a range of 1,500 meters for defense against drone groups 1 through 3, according to AV. (Breaking Defense)
Leonardo DRS brought several vehicles and hardware to the 2026 AUSA conference, including the VIKING Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (left) equipped for air defense missions. (Breaking Defense)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks at the 2026 AUSA expo were livestreamed at Boeing’s booth on the show floor. (Breaking Defense / Aaron Mehta)
L3Harris brought its T4 Robotic System, an all-terrain unmanned ground vehicle intended for explosive ordnance disposal and hazardous materials clearance, to the 2026 AUSA conference. (Breaking Defense)
GE Aerospace showcased several large engine components — including this hybrid-electric turbogenerator for the MV-250 autonomous, hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing cargo drone — at the 2026 AUSA expo. (Breaking Defense)
GM Defense’s Autonomous ISV-Utility can accommodate up to five passengers as well as a wide range of equipment in the bed, including mortar systems, counter-drone systems, as well as high-energy and electronic warfare systems. (Breaking Defense)
Illinois-based OTTO Engineering shared one of their hardened systems and associated equipment at the 2026 AUSA trade show. (Breaking Defense)
This is GM Defense’s hybrid-powered Heavy Duty Tactical Truck, which is based on the Chevrolet Silverado. The truck includes a “silent” drive mode “to reduce acoustic and thermal signatures,” the firm says at its 2026 AUSA display. (Breaking Defense)
This is the Tactical Firejet from San Diego-based Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., pictured on the show floor at the 2026 AUSA expo. The Firejet is marketed as a low-cost drone that can fly at 0.8 mach speed and with a range of 500 nautical miles. (Breaking Defense)
German defense firm Dynamit Nobel Defence GmbH (DND) showed shoulder-fired, anti-armor weapons at the 2026 AUSA expo. (Breaking Defense)The AUSA conference in Washington, D.C. showcased a wide array of military equipment, including vehicle-mounted counter-drone systems and tactical trucks. Notable displays included Diehl Defense's Cicada counter-drone munition and AeroVironment's Bullfrog M240 autonomous weapon system. GM Defense introduced the Autonomous ISV-Utility, while Kratos Defense presented the Tactical Firejet drone. The event highlighted advancements in military technology and defense capabilities.
- The AUSA conference showcased numerous vehicle-mounted counter-drone systems and tactical trucks.
- Diehl Defense presented the Cicada counter-drone munition, an electrically propelled missile.
- AeroVironment displayed the Bullfrog M240 autonomous weapon system with a range of 1,500 meters.
- GM Defense introduced the Autonomous ISV-Utility capable of carrying various equipment.
- Kratos Defense showcased the Tactical Firejet, a low-cost drone with a range of 500 nautical miles.