NIST University in collaboration with Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur, is proud to announce the International Conference on Air Defense and Security (ICADS-26), scheduled for 9th & 10th January 2026. This prestigious forum will bring together researchers, industry experts, defense professionals, policymakers, and academicians to deliberate on the latest innovations and challenges in the field of Air Defense and Security. The conference will feature keynote sessions, paper presentations, tutorials, and discussions on emerging areas such as Cyber Warfare, C4ISR Systems, AI/ML applications in threat detection, UAV Countermeasures, Aerospace Sensors, Missile Defense, and Avionics Security. ICADS-26 aims to create a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and future-ready solutions that address national and global security challenges. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings, with publication in IEEE Xplore (pending approval).