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Advancing Rapid Defense Innovation Symposium (ARDIS) – October 21, 2025 | Ridgecrest, California

September 18, 2025 By admin Leave a Comment

The Advancing Rapid Defense Innovation Symposium (ARDIS) will convene on October 21, 2025, in Ridgecrest, California, in partnership with the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at China Lake.

This year’s symposium will bring together leaders from the Department of Defense, industry, academia, and venture capital to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation military capabilities. ARDIS serves as a national forum designed to move promising technologies from lab to fleet with unprecedented speed, aligning with President Donald J. Trump’s defense modernization directive and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call to streamline acquisitions.

Located just hours from Silicon Valley, Ridgecrest provides a unique setting adjacent to one of the nation’s largest Navy test ranges — a proving ground the size of Connecticut — where cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence, autonomy, unmanned systems, and secure communications can be demonstrated, tested, and advanced.

Key Themes of ARDIS 2025

Structured Dialogue – Panels connecting the War Department, industry, and investors for solution-driven exchanges.

Technology Showcases – Live demonstrations in AI, autonomy, drones, and secure communications.

Securing the Supply Chain – Strategies for reshoring, IP protection, and reducing reliance on foreign technology.

Pathways to Deployment – Fast-tracking prototypes into fielded systems without bureaucratic delays.

America’s Innovation Ecosystem – Building partnerships that generate jobs, expand U.S. manufacturing, and sustain technological superiority.

“This symposium is arriving at a pivotal moment,” said Tammy Schiller, NAWCWD Director of Strategic Partnerships and Director of TechGrid. “ARDIS gives industry, academia, and startups a unique opportunity to understand the Navy’s new acceleration pathways and partner in shaping the future fight.”

Why Attend

ARDIS 2025 offers unmatched access to the nation’s defense innovation ecosystem. Attendees will gain insights into streamlined acquisition pathways, see emerging technologies in action, and connect directly with Pentagon leaders, venture capitalists, and technology innovators.

In today’s rapidly evolving global security environment, the ability to field new capabilities at the speed of relevance is critical. ARDIS will showcase how the United States is bridging the gap between private-sector innovation and operational deployment — ensuring warfighters remain equipped to deter and win in contested domains.

Event Details
📍 Venue: Ridgecrest, California (near NAWCWD China Lake)
📅 Date: October 21, 2025

ARDIS 2025 is open to defense leaders, technology innovators, investors, and policymakers committed to accelerating America’s edge in defense innovation.

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