The sights of Sea Air Space Day 1

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It’s that time of year, when the Navy League’s major conference, Sea Air Space, comes to the Washington, D.C.-area. Breaking Defense has a team on the ground bringing you all the latest news from the show.

If you can’t make it out to National Harbor, look below to see some of what’s on the show floor. And be sure to check Breaking Defense’s full coverage of Sea Air Space 2026 here.

Path Robotics robot “dog” with welding torch on its “head,” as seen at at Sea-Air-Space 2026. (Sydney Freedberg / Breaking Defense) Saildrone released a wingless Spectre USV. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense) IAI’s Sea Demon – Affordable Surface to Surface Cruise Missile. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense) A Boeing T-7 Trainer displayed at this year’s Sea Air Space conference in National Harbor, Md. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense) The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command selected L3Harris to develop its Red Wolf munitions for the Marine Corps’ Precision Attack Strike Munition program. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense) A General Dynamics Electric Boat Columbia Class submarine (front) and Virginia Class submarine (back) on the show floor. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense) Anduril shows off its Dive XL nose here at Sea Air Space 2026. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense)
Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Political-Military
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
Not applicable
Activity
Display of military and defense-related equipment and technology at the Sea Air Space conference
Location
National Harbor · Maryland · United States
Unit
U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, L3Harris, General Dynamics Electric Boat, Anduril, Boeing
Time
2026
Equipment
Path Robotics robot dogwingless Spectre USVSea Demon cruise missileBoeing T-7 TrainerColumbia Class submarineVirginia Class submarineDive XL
Summary

The Sea Air Space conference in National Harbor, Maryland, showcased various military technologies, including a robot dog by Path Robotics and a wingless Spectre USV by Saildrone. The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command announced L3Harris as the developer for the Marine Corps' Red Wolf munitions. Additionally, General Dynamics displayed Columbia and Virginia Class submarines, highlighting advancements in military equipment and defense capabilities.

Key Facts
  • Path Robotics showcased a robot dog with a welding torch.
  • Saildrone released a new wingless Spectre USV.
  • IAI presented the Sea Demon cruise missile.
  • L3Harris was selected to develop Red Wolf munitions for the Marine Corps.
  • General Dynamics displayed Columbia and Virginia Class submarines.

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