Long lines, Israel and a glimpse of the Army's future at AUSA Day 1 [VIDEO]

WASHINGTON — Day one of the annual Association of the US Army (AUSA) conference in Washington, DC is in the books. It was an odd start to the show, with large lines wrapping around the convention center, which is just one of the topics Managing Editor Lee Ferran and Editor in Chief Aaron Mehta break down in the video. Check it out for a roundup of what happened day one and a preview of what’s to come in day two.

PHOTOS: AUSA 2023

PHOTOS: AUSA 2023

A Blade-55 UAV from Alare Technologies lingers over visitors at AUSA 2023. (Brendon Smith / Breaking Defense)

At AUSA 2023, Boeing's Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS) was seen fitted on a Polaris MRZR vehicle. (Tim Martin / Breaking Defense)

From Flyer Defense, "The Beast" Multi-Purpose Mobile Fire Support System is shown on the AUSA 2023 show floor. (Brendon Smith / Breaking Defense)

This squat robot, seen on the show floor at AUSA 2023, is made by L3Harris as a counter-UAS system. (Brendon Smith / Breaking Defense)

Leonardo DRS showed off a Stryker vehicle outfitted with its own c-UAS system at AUSA 2023. (Brendon Smith / Breaking Defense)

Among the many products on display by Northrop Grumman were several chain guns. (Brendon Smith / Breaking Defense)

The defense firm Recluse showed off its hybrid electric cargo UAV. (Brendon Smith / Breaking Defense)

AeroVironment's Switchblade launcher sits on display at AUSA 2023. (Tim Martin / Breaking Defense)

General Dynamics 10-ton TRX-Shorad tracked robotic weapon at AUSA 2023. (Brendon Smith / Breaking Defense)

HDT Global's Wolf robotic system, configured with some serious firepower, at AUSA 2023. (Sydney Freedburg / Breaking Defense)

SARISA SRS-1A quadcopter equipped with a rocket launcher at AUSA 2023.

Qinetiq's RCV-L on display at AUSA 2023. (Brendon Smith / Breaking Defense)

A Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected, better known as MRAP, vehicle by Canadian firm Roshel sits on display at AUSA 2023. (Brendon Smith / Breaking Defense)

At Sig Sauer's booth at AUSA 2023, the firm displayed a small but very heavily armed robot. (Sydney Freedburn / Breaking Defense)

A model of a Textron Systems M3 Ripsaw Remote Combat Vehicle takes aim (at the ceiling) at AUSA 2023. (Brendon Smith / Breaking Defense)

Built for wide-area recon, Rohde & Schwartz's COMINT system is designed for radio monitoring and radio location. The system is shown here at AUSA 2023. (Brendon Smith / Breaking Defense)