SAE Media Group is pleased to announce the return of Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology USA (UMST USA), taking place September 14-16, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia. As the only North American conference dedicated exclusively to maritime robotics and autonomous systems, UMST USA 2026 will convene senior naval leadership, government decision‑makers, and industry innovators to accelerate the development and operational integration of robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) across the maritime domain.