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Drake Defensecon 2026 | Invictus Launch Week 2026

Drake Defensecon 2956 | Invictus Launch Week 2956

Last Updated: May 27, 2026
The second largest event of the year, Drake Defensecon / ILW boasts in-game events, contests and more to celebrate the UEE military!

Drake Defensecon / ILW Was LIVE May 14th - 27th, 2026

  • Test-fly over 100 military-themed spaceships for free.
  • ILW 2025 featured the launch of the Aegis Idris Frigate. This year, we saw the release of the Drake Ironclad (large armored freight), Drake Ironclad Assault (large combined arms), Drake Pitbull (likely a fighter), Aegis Tiburon (large area denial - Hammerhead variant), MISC Starlight (light refueling), Origin M80 (heavy fighter) and the final concept sale for the largest military craft to date: the Anvil Odin Battlecruiser!

Paladin flying near a space station

2956 DefenseCon Manufacturer Schedule

  • May 14–15: Drake Interplanetary - Flight ready release of the Ironclad and Ironclad Assault, along with the Pitbull
  • May 16–17: Roberts Space Industries; Origin Jumpworks; Kruger Intergalactic - Release of the Origin M80
  • May 18–19: Mirai; Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern; Greycat Industrial; ARGO Astronautics - Release of the MISC Starlight
  • May 20–21: Aegis Dynamics - Release of the AEGIS Tiburon
  • May 22–23: Crusader Industries; Tumbril Land Systems
  • May 24–25: Anvil Aerospace - Launch of the concept sale for the Odin Battlecruiser
  • May 26–27: Event finale - All previous manufacturers’ items available to try for free
Paladin flying near a space station

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