The International Conference on Defence Technology (ICDT) has been successfully held for 4 editions. The 2026 ICDT provides an opportunity for scientists, engineers, and others to report, share and discuss current research and advances in defence technology and their visions for the future. The symposium allows exposure to the most current state-of-the-art technology in defence science, provides opportunities for interactions with some of the world's leading experts in the field of defence science, and offers the chance to present, exhibit, and share scientific research and development with an international group of professionals. The theme of the 2026 ICDT is "Empowering Intelligence, Driving Innovation". This theme underscores the defence sector's focus on enhancing decision‑making, autonomy, and capability development through advanced innovative technologies that strengthen operational advantage. Events worldwide during the last two years have shown the importance of actual use of advanced weapons under conflict situations that no amount of testing and simulation could demonstrate. Use of cutting-edge novel weapons has been transformative on the battlefield and has highlighted the very important role research continues to play in defence technology. The 2026 ICDT will be even bigger than the previous ICDT with 1000 delegates expected. It includes topics which are at the frontiers of defence science and technologies, including hypersonic technology, artificial intelligence, directed energy, optoelectronics, quantum technologies, special vehicles, underwater technology, and electronic countermeasures. A wide range of papers is encouraged at the ICDT, from work in progress through to high quality scientific papers. Papers are welcome in the following areas: simulation, energetic materials, explosion & impact, armour & protection, novel manufacturing processes, autonomous technology, composite materials, special vehicles, underwater technology, directed energy, hypersonic technology, optoelectronic applications, advanced launch technology, artificial intelligence, ballistics, stealth technology, camouflage, electronic countermeasures, quantum science, wound ballistics, reactive materials, and other defence technologies.