ARC WEPTAC / DCP 2026

Since 1982, AATC has hosted the ARC WEPTAC each October in Tucson, Arizona with the primary objective of identifying critical capability shortfalls for ARC weapons systems, missions, and training priorities. Representatives from both the ANG and AFRC field units work through mission weapon system (MWS) working groups to partake in cross-functional discussions with shared mission units and supporting staffs.

The upcoming ARC WEPTAC/DCP introduces a revised conference structure designed to improve collaboration across operational communities and industry partners. This year's event combines WEPTAC and DCP into a more integrated forum, emphasizing focused Working Group discussions, cross-functional Task Force Breakouts, and deliberate validation of Modernization Book priorities.

Attendees will break into focused Working Groups to drive deep, community-specific discussions, while the introduction of Task Force Breakouts creates a new layer of cross-functional dialogue aimed at validating and refining Modernization Book outputs rather than developing new proposals from scratch. This blend of structured working sessions and targeted cross-functional collaboration is intended to better align capabilities with the National Defense Strategy while fostering meaningful engagement with hundreds of industry partners at the venue. By midweek, the conference returns to its traditional rhythm of refining and finalizing priorities, building upon the collaborative discussions conducted earlier in the week to identify, validate, and refine ARC capability priorities.

ARC WEPTAC attendance is by approval only and is government only