Counter UAS Indo-Pacific 2026

Counter UAS Indo-Pacific was held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The event was billed as bringing together APAC, U.S., and allied defence leaders, industry innovators, and policymakers from the United States, Australia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and additional allied and regional partner nations.

Defence leaders and government officials, counter-drone technology providers specialising in radar and detection systems, and policymakers from allied nations were expected to attend the conference.

It was most useful for defence planners, force protection officers and counter-drone vendors focused on the Indo-Pacific, since the speakers were scheduled to include Colonel Stephen E. DeTrinis of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Lieutenant General Joel JB Vowell of the US Army and Australian Army officers, with coalition perspectives from Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and South Korea. Radar and detection suppliers such as sponsors Robin Radar Systems and Echodyne would have found relevant buyers, while those working on counter-drone in other regions or on non-military security would have found a narrower theatre focus than a general defence show.

Attendees at defence conferences usually wear business attire, with civilians in suits or jackets and military personnel in uniform or service dress. Honolulu's warm climate means lightweight fabrics work best, and ties are often optional.