QUAD A is organized annually by the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) and is the largest professional gathering dedicated to U.S. Army aviation. The event brings together military helicopter programs, unmanned systems, mission equipment, avionics, propulsion, sensors, and command-and-control solutions under one roof.

Senior military leadership, defense industry executives, R&D organizations, and supply chain stakeholders meet to discuss current operational needs and future Army Aviation concepts. The event features conferences, high-level panels, technical briefings, exhibitions, and intensive B2B meetings.

Sectors of Participating Companies

• Defense and aerospace industry
• Military helicopter and aircraft manufacturing
• Unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
• Radar, sensor, and electro-optical systems
• Avionics and mission systems
• Engines, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)
• Simulation and training technologies
• Logistics, software, and command-and-control systems

Importance for the Defense Industry

• Key platform where the U.S. Army presents next-generation aviation and modernization programs.
• Strategic access point for international defense companies targeting the U.S. defense market.
• Shapes future air assault, reconnaissance, and aviation doctrines through operational feedback.

Number of Participating Companies at the Previous Event

• The previous QUAD A event hosted over 300 exhibiting companies.

Key Highlights of the Previous Event

• Major announcements related to the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) and aviation modernization roadmap
• Presentation of next-generation attack and reconnaissance helicopter concepts
• Focus on manned–unmanned teaming and integrated aviation operations