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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The second day of Sea Air Space 2026 delivered public remarks from senior military officials while attendees navigated new and emerging tech across dozens of industry booths.
Below is a selection of photographs from the show floor. And check out more from Breaking Defense’s full coverage of Sea Air Space 2026 here.
A dramatically camouflaged model stands at Qintel’s booth. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense)
A Northrop Grumman surveillance plane (model) looms over attendees at Sea Air Space 2026. (Breaking Defense)
Attendees at Sea-Air-Space 2026. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense)
Shield AI’s X-BAT is an AI-piloted VTOL fighter jet apparently ready to blast off. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense)
Former Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro visits with sailors at the Sea-Air-Space conference. (Daniel Woolfolk / Breaking Defense)
Schiebel displays the PILLS unmanned rotorcraft at Sea Air Space 2026. (Breaking Defense)
An American arm of European missile-maker MBDA displays the Meteor missile at Sea Air Space 2026. (Breaking Defense)Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
Not applicable
Activity
Public remarks from senior military officials and showcasing of new technology
Location
National Harbor
Unit
U.S. Navy and various defense contractors
Time
Day 2 of Sea Air Space 2026
Equipment
Northrop Grumman surveillance planeAI-piloted VTOL fighter jetPILLS unmanned rotorcraftMeteor missile
Summary
Senior military officials delivered remarks at Sea Air Space 2026 in National Harbor, showcasing new technologies including a Northrop Grumman surveillance plane and Shield AI's AI-piloted VTOL fighter jet. The event featured various defense contractors displaying advanced military equipment, including the Meteor missile by MBDA.
Key Facts
- Senior military officials made public remarks at Sea Air Space 2026.
- New and emerging technology was showcased across industry booths.
- A Northrop Grumman surveillance plane was displayed at the event.
- Shield AI's X-BAT, an AI-piloted VTOL fighter jet, was presented.
- MBDA displayed the Meteor missile at the conference.