Join military officials, defense innovators, investors, and federal stakeholders for closed-door discussions on uncrewed, autonomous, and robotic systems integration and innovation at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center in Washington, DC from October 28-29, 2025.
From securing critical supply chains to strengthening the modern defense industrial base, AUVSI Defense explores the integration of autonomy in support of national resilience, innovation, and strategic deterrence. Don’t miss critical discussions on the coordinated evolution of multi-domain autonomous technologies, the rapid and secure integration of uncrewed systems, the future of defense innovation, and the vital role of interoperability in enhancing warfighter protection.
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AUVSI Launches "Trusted UGV" Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Certification at XPONENTIAL 2025
HOUSTON, TX – The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the official launch of Trusted UGV, the first-ever industry certification program focused on cybersecurity and supply chain integrity for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs). The certification was developed through a collaborative industry effort led by AUVSI, with technical support from Neya Systems and its parent company ARA, along with input from the AUVSI Cyber Working Group and Ground Advocacy Committee, which included a coalition of UGV manufacturers, cybersecurity experts, and government stakeholders. The certification was unveiled today at XPONENTIAL 2025 in Houston, Texas, the world’s largest event dedicated to autonomy and robotics.
US Air Force selects Stratom as part of $46B EWAAC IDIQ contract to enhance weapons capabilities
BOULDER, Colo., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stratom, a leading developer of autonomous systems for defense and commercial applications, has been awarded a position on the U.S. Air Force’s Enterprise-Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC) indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) vehicle. This contract aims to expedite the development and deployment of innovative weapons systems to strengthen warfighter capabilities.
Innovation Vanguard Awards at XPONENTIAL
Inside Unmanned Systems Launches the Innovation Vanguard Awards to Recognize Excellence in Autonomous Technologies
Red Bank NJ March 6, 2025 – Inside Unmanned Systems proudly introduces the Innovation Vanguard Awards (IVA), a premier industry accolade celebrating the most groundbreaking advancements in unmanned, autonomous, and uncrewed systems. These awards honor the visionaries, engineers, and companies pushing the boundaries of technology across defense, commercial aviation, security, emergency response, and maritime operations.
Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Certification Program for Uncrewed Ground Vehicles: Our Next Steps
We’re officially kicking off the next phase of progress toward a Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Certification Program for Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The program is part of AUVSI’s effort to move toward points of friction in the industry—the need for manufacturers and operators to meet evolving regulatory and security requirements—and offer solutions by creating a clear framework for UGV security verification.
In collaboration with Neya Systems and its parent company, Applied Research Associates (ARA), this critical initiative is aimed at strengthening trust, security, and operational resilience across the UGV industry.
AUVSI Formalizes Ground Advocacy Committee, Elects Inaugural Leadership
AUVSI’s ground domain Working Group recently formalized as an Advocacy Committee, approving bylaws and hosting its first leadership elections. Going forward, the Ground Advocacy Committee (GAC) will set AUVSI’s legislative and regulatory priorities in the ground domain.
Neya Systems Partners With AUVSI to Develop Cyber, Supply Chain Security Framework for Autonomous Ground Vehicles
Neya Systems, a leading provider of off-road autonomy and mission planning software, today announced the launch of a partnership with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to develop a cybersecurity and supply chain framework and certification program for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs). This forthcoming program aims to establish comprehensive standards and testing protocols that will enhance the security, performance, and reliability of uncrewed and autonomous ground vehicles and robotics.
Lemo Connectivity Solutions for Ground Autonomy and Robotics
When it comes to connectivity solutions, considerations encompass cabling, connector styles, weight, bend relief, and size. Lemo provides intelligent vision and sensing connectivity solutions for autonomous mapping and navigation that address these considerations.
Industry Trends
Published in our 2023 Quarterly Insight Q1, AUVSI recently polled people across a wide spectrum of uncrewed industries regarding industry growth by use case and hurdles to growth for the year ahead. The results found:
Stratom selected to join team producing ROS-M models informing development of SUDS platforms and payloads
Wielding deep experience with the military’s robotic operating system, Stratom is helping define requirements for how the Army will deploy small uncrewed ground vehicles
BOULDER, Colo. — Oct. 4, 2023 (AUSA 2023, Booth #522)— Stratom, a leading developer of autonomous ground vehicles and robotic systems for logistics and operational applications, today announced its inclusion in the design and development of the initial ROS-M operational and architectural models shaping SUDS — small UGVs as deployable sensors — prototypes, platforms and payloads.