02/04/2026
Our patron, Dr. Reinhard Brandl, sets the tone for SDC26:
As Parliamentary Executive of the CSU and Deputy Member of the Defence Committee of the Deutscher Bundestag, he understands what technological momentum looks like — and why it’s highly relevant.
With his deep insight into international defence policy, ongoing technological transformation, and the strategic relevance of autonomous systems, his support sends a clear signal:
matters!
It does because swarm technologies are not abstract concepts – but shaping the future of security and responsible dual-use innovation.
SDC26 is therefore more than an event. It represents direction and progress.
Together with , we are bringing cutting-edge drone technology into a unique competitive arena (at - Pioneering Aerospace) where resilience, tactics, and coordination will be tested in real time – contributing to the technological advancement the European defence ecosystem requires.
We are proud to have such strong political support behind SDC26!
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