Test and Evaluation 2026
Directed Energy Test and Evaluation Joint Conference
May 18-21, 2026
Albuquerque, NM
Courses
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
DEPS offered morning and afternoon half-day Short Courses on Monday 18 May 2026 in conjunction with the DE T&E Joint Conference. These courses provided up-to-date insights into the development and operational application of Directed Energy (DE) technologies for national defense and civil use and are taught by subject matter experts. Participants receive Continuous Learning Point (CLP) credits upon successful completion of each short course. You can learn more about the short course program and past courses taught on our SHORT COURSE page. The courses offered for this event are listed below. Please contact EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR for details.
Afternoon Courses
Review the T&E processes and highlight applicable DoW guidance and apply the core T&E principles to DE weapon system development. This will include familiarization about methodologies along with unique test range resources that are required for DE weapons T&E. MORE
Explore the core principles and practical challenges of testing high power radio frequency and microwave weapon systems. This course outlines fundamental HPM concepts, key test practices, specialized instrumentation, and the safety and permitting requirements that shape effective susceptibility and system level testing across U.S. ranges and laboratories. MORE
Morning Courses
This half day course provides a high level introduction to the core principles of Test and Evaluation as outlined in the ITEA Certified Test & Evaluation Professional (CTEP) Foundational exam. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the T&E lifecycle—from planning and design through execution, analysis, and specialized testing methods—within the context of federal acquisition processes. MORE
Introduction to the fundamental considerations involved in testing and evaluating High Energy Laser weapon systems. This course outlines the major HEL test types, essential instrumentation issues, and key challenges such as safety, environmental factors, and effective test planning across a range of operational and laboratory scenarios. MORE