# AUSA Showcases Defense Technologies

AUSA 2026 featured defense technology offerings in high-energy lasers, drones, and power solutions from established firms and startups. The coverage identifies areas of potential interest to defense buyers but names no vendors or specific solicitations, awards, contract values, or procurement contacts, so it signals market activity rather than a defined acquisition opportunity.

- Procurement teams can use the showcased technology areas as inputs to market research and capability discussions; the signals do not identify an active requirement or buying timeline.
- Contractors working in directed energy, unmanned systems, or power solutions can use the coverage to understand areas receiving visibility among defense buyers, but should not treat it as evidence of a specific solicitation or award.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Sources
- [High-energy lasers, drones and power: Innovations in defense tech | Business of Defense - Part 1 - Defense News](https://www.defensenews.com/video/2026/11/02/high-energy-lasers-drones-and-power-innovations-in-defense-tech-business-of-defense-part-1) - Defense News
- [High-energy lasers, drones and power: Innovations in defense tech | Business of Defense – Part 1](https://www.federaltimes.com/multimedia/2026/11/02/high-energy-lasers-drones-and-power-innovations-in-defense-tech-business-of-defense-part-1) - Federal Times