This topic explores the critical role of autonomous and uncrewed systems in strengthening Europe’s defense posture, supporting force protection and enabling mission success across increasingly contested and complex operational environments. As military forces adapt to evolving threats from border incursions to infrastructure sabotage, advanced technologies are transforming the way defense missions are conducted. Sessions will focus on capabilities such as multinational command and control, resilient logistics in denied environments, counter-uncrewed systems, electronic warfare hardening, cybersecurity, financial investment and industrial base modernization, highlighting how dual-use innovation and operational integration are shaping the future of European defense.
Keywords: ISR, common command and control, swarming, contested logistics, human-machine integration, counter UxS, anti-Jamming, detect and avoid, payloads and sensors, cybersecurity, open-architecture, interoperability
Frontline Innovation – Opportunities in Ukraine & the Baltics
is a side event of XPONENTIAL Europe taking place on 26 March 2026 from 14:00 to 17:30 at Messe Düsseldorf.
The event focuses on market opportunities and cooperation potential in the fields of dual-use technologies as well as the security and defence industry in Ukraine and the Baltic states. It is aimed at companies and start-ups active in these sectors. The event will be held in English and participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Participants will receive a day pass for Xponential Europe.
„I'm excited to join the interview AUVSI XPONENTIAL EUROPE conference in Düsseldorf this February! In my talk, I'll explore the use of UAS for military resupply and discuss how real-time geospatial analysis can enhance situational awareness and mitigate risks, enabling UAVs to safely navigate dynamic and challenging environments.“
Jonas Envall
Topics & Program
Please note: The program is updated daily until the trade show.
