HII DefenseTech LIVE 2026
Date: June 10, 2026
Location: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Virginia
Delivering the Speed Advantage: Transforming Tech at the Edge
DefenseTech LIVE is a government-industry forum designed to advance the mission—bringing together leaders from the services, defense agencies, and industry to explore strategies and technologies that enable operational advantage in contested environments.
Join us for dynamic discussions, immersive demonstrations, and high‑impact networking designed to spark collaboration and drive rapid technological advancement across the defense ecosystem.
Must be a U.S. citizen to register and attend.
Why It Matters
DefenseTech LIVE provides direct access to mission-ready technologies and collaborative solutions aligned with national defense priorities. It’s an opportunity to engage with leaders shaping modernization across the joint force and explore innovations that strengthen readiness and resilience.
EVENT DETAILS
Time
June 10, 2026, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM ET
Address
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center 5000 Seminary Road Alexandria, Virginia 22311
Attire
Business Casual
Parking
$12 (first two hours) $20 daily (up to 16 hours) Valet parking available.
Attendee Fees
Government and Military: Free* Private Sector, Government Contractors, and Retirees: $150 *Must provide .gov or .mil email address
Registration begins at 7:00 AM. Programming begins at 8:30 AM. Follow event signage to the HII DefenseTech LIVE registration desk to pick up your badge.
AGENDA
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
7:30 a.m.
Registration
8:30 a.m.
Welcome
Andy Green, Executive Vice President, HII and President, HII Mission Technologies
9:00 a.m.
Opening Keynote: "Speed to the Warfighter Edge: Defense Acquisition Modernization for Mission Success"
Jim Juster, Deputy Director, Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office
9:30 a.m.
Panel: Defending the Western Hemisphere: Advanced Tech for Multi-Domain Operations
Moderator: George Jackson, Chief Content Officer, Fed Gov Today
Gen. Victor Eugene "Gene" Renuart (USAF, Ret.), Former Commander, NORAD-U.S. Northern Command
Capt. Randy Cruz, Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
Matt Maroofi, Senior Director of Product Development (Hivemind), Shield AI
Grant Hagen, President, Warfare Systems, HII Mission Technologies
10:15 a.m.
Technology Demos
10:45 a.m.
Panel: Accelerating Open Architecture, At Scale, At the Speed of Relevance
Moderator: George Jackson, Chief Content Officer, Fed Gov Today
Scott Heitmann, CTO, Department of the U.S. Air Force
Art DeLeon, Director, Strategic Spectrum Policy, Department of the U.S. Navy, CIO
Andy Green, Executive Vice President, HII and President, HII Mission Technologies
11:30 a.m.
Lunch and Technology Demos
1:00 p.m.
Panel: Indo-Pacific Threat Deterrence: Manned Unmanned Teaming in a Contested Maritime Domain
Moderator: Ryan Robertson, Host, Mission Critical Podcast
Col. George M. Dougherty, (USAF Ret.), Author, "Beast in the Machine"
Heather Penney, Director of Studies and Research, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute
Duane Fotheringham, President, Unmanned Systems, HII Mission Technologies
1:45 p.m.
Closing Keynote
Gabe Chiulli, CTO, Enterprise Cloud Management Agency, Department of the U.S. Army
2:15 p.m.
Closing
Andy Green, Executive Vice President, HII and President, HII Mission Technologies
2:20 p.m.
Networking and Technology Demos
SPEAKERS
Art DeLeon (U.S. Navy)
Director, Strategic Spectrum Policy, Department of the U.S. Navy, CIO
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Gabe Chiulli (U.S. Army)
CTO, Enterprise Cloud Management Agency, Department of the U.S. Army
Gen. Victor Eugene “Gene” Renuart (U.S. Air Force Ret.)
(USAF, Ret.)/Former Commander, NORAD-U.S. Northern Command
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Scott Heitmann (U.S. Air Force)
Chief Technical Officer Department of the United States Air Force
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Colonel George M. Dougherty, Author, (U.S. Air Force Ret.)
Author, Former Director of Innovation for Command, Control and Communications and Battle Management, United States Air Force
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Bryan Clark
Senior Fellow & Director Center for Defense Concepts and Technology Hudson Institute
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Andy Green
Executive Vice President, HII and President, HII Mission Technologies
Andy Green is executive vice president of HII and president of HII’s Mission Technologies division. Named to this position in 2016, he is responsible for HII’s national security solutions in the areas of C5ISR, big data, unmanned systems, electronic warfare, space, advanced modeling and simulation, fleet sustainment, and nuclear services.
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Grant Hagen
President, Warfare Systems
Grant Hagen is president of the Warfare Systems group in HII’s Mission Technologies division. His group is responsible for delivering defense technologies to the warfighter through rapid hardware and software development and deployment. He previously served as president of the Cyber, Electronic Warfare & Space business group and as vice president of business operations.
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Duane Fotheringham
President, Unmanned Systems
Duane Fotheringham is the president of the Unmanned Systems group in HII’s Mission Technologies division. He is responsible for HII’s work in unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.
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EXHIBIT DESCRIPTIONS
DefenseTech Live brings together HII Mission Technologies’ most advanced commercial solutions in one place – showcasing real, mission ready capabilities. See the systems, meet the experts, and experience demonstrations that are delivering the mission advantage.
Advanced Electromagnetic Solutions
HII offers a comprehensive suite of RF engineering capabilities. With more than 65 years of expertise in RF engineering and electromagnetic environment analysis, HII is a recognized leader in helping military and commercial users with their spectrum mission needs.
CounterMeasures®
CounterMeasures® is a risk-assessment and threat-mitigation tool that models security scenarios to help organizations identify vulnerabilities. It enables users to visualize threats, assess likelihood and impact, and explore remediation strategies.
Directed Energy Solutions
HII’s Directed Energy solutions integrate high-energy laser and high-power microwave technologies into modular, palletized systems for multi-domain defense. Directed Energy solutions are designed with MOSA principles for interoperability.
G-BOSS-E Sensor System
G-BOSS-E is a long-range, elevated sensor system that provides persistent surveillance for a variety of missions including border security and force protection. Its mast-mounted sensors deliver wide-area detection, tracking, and identification. The system is fielded with U.S. forces and supports both training and operational deployments.
IONIC Data™ Platform
IONIC™ is a next‑generation, cloud‑based big data analysis platform developed by Enlighten, an HII company, designed to unify and analyze diverse data sources for mission‑critical operations, especially in defense and national security contexts. IONIC™ accelerates decision advantage by delivering structured, discoverable, and interoperable data at scale.
LeviathanAI™
LeviathanAI™ is an interoperable agentic AI solution that bridges the gap between cutting edge AI capabilities and operational implementation. The platform supports both custom-built AI solutions and integration with external or third-party systems for flexibility in delivering AI capabilities.
Mission Management System
HII’s Mission Management System (MMS) solution provides sensor management and data dissemination of unmanned and manned C6ISR systems within a single common tactical picture, enabling them to prioritize key targets within large quantities of data to achieve strategic objectives across complex environments.
Odyssey™ Autonomy Suite
HII’s Odyssey™ suite of autonomy solutions—including Odyssey™ Mission and Odyssey Advanced Autonomy Solutions®—provides the AI‑driven command and control foundation for multi‑domain unmanned operations, enabling operators to plan, execute and manage missions across individual vehicles or coordinated system‑of‑systems operations. Odyssey integrates with Minotaur and other sensor data and emerging AI tools for enhanced maritime operations.
REMUS Family of UUVs
HII’s REMUS unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) provide a proven, mission‑ready advantage across defense, research and commercial operations, pairing decades of reliability with a modular, open‑architecture design that scales.
ROMULUS™ Family of USVs
ROMULUS™ is a high-endurance, 25+knot family of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) engineered for sustained open-ocean operations, rapid reconfiguration and cost-efficient production. Designed with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, joint forces, and allies in mind, ROMULUS™ brings proven autonomy to the surface fight.
Advanced Materials and Coatings
HII’s Space Coatings portfolio includes high-temperature, protective materials engineered for spacecraft, hypersonic systems, and advanced aerospace platforms. These coatings support thermal management, durability, and environmental protection in extreme conditions. Demonstrations may include sample panels, models, or hands-on materials.
Vertical Launch Capabilities
HII’s Vertical Launch Systems (VLS) concepts explore modular, containerized missile-launch architectures for naval platforms. These systems aim to provide flexible, scalable launch capabilities beyond traditional ship-integrated VLS cells.
