Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) 2026: Day Two Highlights
15 April 2026.UDT 2026 day two: speed, autonomy and AUKUS shape defence
UDT 2026 day two: speed, autonomy and AUKUS shape defence
UDT 2026 update: maritime conflict reshapes undersea defence priorities
UDT 2026 day one highlights: subsea threats reshape defence priorities
UK defence demand rises; infrastructure protection, AI, undersea capability drive challenges
Conflict-driven demand surges expose defence production limits and supply constraints
Production limits, drone threats, and supply chains reshape defence priorities.
The global distributed fibre optic sensing (DFOS) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% by 2036
Hypersonic missile defence is accelerating as nations counter next-generation threats
The global Small Drones market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% by 2036
The global Military Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12% by 2036
Middle East missile campaigns expose interceptor shortages and accelerate missile defence production investment.
The global Naval USV/UUV market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% by 2036
Defence spending rises, but industrial alignment now decides contract winners.
Manufacturing power now shapes defence procurement, sovereignty and global partnerships.
US export strategy and UK procurement delays reshape defence competition dynamics
Defence procurement balances rapid modernisation with sustained readiness and industrial resilience
The global Undersea Defence Infrastructure & Security market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% by 2036
Defence markets prioritise SMEs, digital infrastructure and execution-driven procurement reform
The global Military Simulation, Modelling and Virtual Training market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% by 2036
European defence shifts toward sovereignty, missile autonomy and scalable uncrewed capability