Advancing Rapid Defense Innovation Symposium (ARDIS)

Advancing Rapid Defense Innovation Symposium (ARDIS) 2025 will convene defense and technology leaders to drive urgent innovation across U.S. military systems. Designed to align strategic priorities with actionable R&D, the symposium centers on collaboration between NAWCWD China Lake, Silicon Valley innovators, venture capitalists, and major defense contractors. The goal is to accelerate defense innovation from concept to deployment—ensuring that U.S. warfighters maintain a decisive edge.

ARDIS offers direct insight into the Navy’s technology roadmap while advancing partnerships critical to strengthening American industrial and defense capability.

📍 Location: Ridgecrest, CA, USA
📅 Date: December 16, 2025