North America’s

Most Comprehensive Gathering of Manufacturing Experts in Land, Air, Sea and Space.

April 14 - 16, 2026

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

Boston, MA

Learn. Collaborate. Connect. More opportunities to learn means more opportunities for success.

Exhibit

Unmatched value. Unlimited opportunity. Reach the people you need to reach.

Sponsor

Demonstrate your commitment to strengthening U.S. manufacturing, the supply chain, and national security.

AeroDef Manufacturing 2025

April 8-10, 2025, AeroDef Manufacturing lands in Detroit.

Join us in the hub of manufacturing innovation for land, air, sea, and space. For the first time ever AeroDef Manufacturing joins forces with RAPID + TCT, TRX and WCX creating a powerhouse convergence of manufacturing technology, industry leaders and transformative ideas.

Unlock Innovation with the AeroDef Event Brochure

Explore the unparalleled collaboration at AeroDef Manufacturing, where aerospace, defense, and mobility meet additive manufacturing. Discover enhanced educational topics, unique networking opportunities, new technology, and key industry insights that will drive your business forward. Download the brochure now to plan your visit and engage with the future of manufacturing.

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AeroDef Manufacturing

9 Conference Tracks

80 Conference Speakers

60 Technology Innovators

Event and Industry News

June 26, 2025

Digital Engineering in Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

Manufacturers looking to optimize their operations and stay competitive are increasingly exploring digital transformation. The aerospace and defense industries in particular have been at the forefront of adopting innovative digital technologies.
May 28, 2025

New Initiative Trains Maritime Industrial Base Suppliers on AM Processes

A new initiative has been launched to train suppliers of the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) on additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. This training focuses on end-to-end laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes.
April 29, 2025

The Future of Defense: Land, Sea, Air—and Digital!

The aerospace and defense (A&D) sector has rebounded from pandemic-related setbacks, with both segments showing strong performance. Global military spending reached $2.44 trillion in 2023, with the United States contributing approximately 40% of this total.