Come See Phantom at the 2026 Pathfinder Symposium!

We’re packing up the lights and heading to Huntsville! The Phantom team is excited to be exhibiting at the 2026 Pathfinder Symposium, August 17–19 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

As we head into the weekend, we’re getting everything ready for three days of new technology, great conversations and some of the brightest minds in the defense and uncrewed systems industries. If you’re attending, make sure Booth 12 is on your list. We’d love to meet you, show you what we’ve been working on and let you get a closer look at our American-made military lighting products.

What is the Pathfinder Symposium?

The Pathfinder Symposium is the flagship annual event of AUVSI Pathfinder, bringing together government, military, industry and academia to focus on the future of uncrewed systems and emerging defense technology.

This year’s event covers areas including Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), robotics, advanced technologies, digital engineering, Counter-UAS (cUAS) and airspace. Attendees have the opportunity to hear directly from government and industry leaders, explore new technologies on the exhibit floor and connect with the people working on the next generation of defense and aviation capabilities.

And Huntsville is the perfect place for it. As one of the country’s major centers for aerospace, defense and military technology, there’s always an incredible amount of experience and innovation in one room at Pathfinder.

Why Attend Pathfinder Symposium 2026?

One of the things we love about events like Pathfinder is that they bring the people developing technology together with the people who actually need to use it.

For military, government and industry attendees, it’s a chance to learn about current needs and programs within the UAS and counter-UAS environment, see emerging technology firsthand and talk directly with the companies designing solutions for real-world missions.

It’s also a great place to make connections. Pathfinder attracts decision-makers and professionals from federal, state and local government, the military, academia and private industry. Instead of simply reading a specification sheet or looking at a product online, you can meet the people behind the technology, ask questions and talk about what your team actually needs in the field.

Why is Phantom Exhibiting at Pathfinder?

For us, Pathfinder is a natural fit.

Phantom has spent decades designing and manufacturing specialized military lighting for the people and platforms that protect our country. Our lighting is used across military vehicles, aircraft, command environments and individual applications where reliability, durability and the ability to control light can make a real difference.

That includes everything from our interior military vehicle lighting and vehicular lighting systems to TOC and tent lighting and specialized products like the Phantom Map Light®.

Pathfinder gives us the opportunity to put those products directly in front of military, aviation, UAS and defense professionals and, more importantly, talk with them. Some of our best ideas come from understanding the challenges people are facing in the field. Those conversations help us continue developing lighting that solves actual mission requirements instead of simply building another light.

American-Made Military Lighting, Built for the Mission

We’re also proud of what we bring to events like Pathfinder. Phantom is a third-generation, family-owned American company, and our products are made in the USA with American parts and American manufacturing.

For us, that’s more than something to put on a label. We believe the equipment supporting our military should be built with quality, accountability and a clear understanding of who is depending on it.

That’s exactly what we’ll be bringing to Huntsville.

Find Phantom at Booth 12!

Pathfinder Symposium 2026
August 17–19, 2026
Von Braun Center
700 Monroe St SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phantom Booth 12

If you’re heading to Huntsville next week, come find us at Booth 12. Stop by, say hello, check out the products and talk military lighting with our team.

We’re excited to get on the road, and even more excited to see everyone there!

See you in Huntsville!