ComDef 2023, the 55th event in the Common Defense Conference series, will take place on the 25th of October at the Boeing Company, Arlington, VA. The conference will have the theme, "Forging Indo-Pacific Partnerships". The featured country will be Japan. What new acquisition approaches should be expected? Will these approaches be legislated? How will these impact older defense programs? What programs are likely to be impacted? What will be the...

After two years of virtual events ComDef 2022 returns to in person with the world in a very different place. While the long-term defense planning focus will be on the aspirations of China, near term attention will rightly return to Europe to deter the expansionist efforts of Russia. The theme of Integrated Deterrence will address the collective efforts of NATO and friendly countries to preserve the peace. Norway is the partner nation and will...

ComDef 2020 Washington, DC Conference | Sep 29- Oct 01st | Goals for ComDef 2020 Conference This Administration has shifted focus to near peer competition How will this impact older defense programs? What will its impact be on force structure? What programs are likely to be impacted? What strategies will be given emphasis in exporting? Will there be more protectionism? How will basing adjustments be addressed? How fast will industry adjust to...

ComDef 2019 Washington, DC Conference | Oct 17th | Building on the successful ComDef 2018, where 35 nations participated with the United States in a lively and informative presentation and Q&A format, The 48th ComDef returns to the DC area to provide further insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry. Goals for ComDef 2019 Conference The Trump Administration is firmly focusing on its National Defens...

ComDef 2018 Washington, DC Conference | Sep 5th | Building on the successful ComDef 2017, where 35 nations participated with the United States in a lively and informative presentation and Q&A format, The 45th ComDef returns to the DC area to provide further insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry. Goals for ComDef 2018 Conference The Trump Administration is firmly focusing on security and will be...

ComDef 2017 Washington, DC Conference | Sep 6th | Building on the successful ComDef 2016, where 35 nations participated with the United States in a lively and informative presentation and Q&A format, ComDef returns to the DC area to provide further insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry. Goals for ComDef 2017 Conference A changed security situation in Europe, in particular in the Baltic Sea area...

Driving Innovation and Capability Development The US Defense budget is under pressure A changed security situation in Europe, in particular in the Baltic Sea area, with new challenges and operating environment. An increased need for cooperation with the US for several states in Europe and need for increased defense spending in Europe What will its impact be on force structure? What programs are likely to be impacted? Will it lead to more prote...

ComDef 2016 Research and Development Conference - February 9-10 Building on the successful ComDef 2015, where 35 nations participated with the United States in a lively and informative presentation and Q&A format, ComDef returns to Washington, DC in the Springtime to provide further insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry with a more strategic emphasis. The goals for the upcoming ComDef 2016 R...

Developing Capability, Improving Readiness - Register Here! Building on the successful ComDef 2014, where 38 nations participated with the United States in a lively and informative presentation and Q&A format, ComDef returns to Washington, DC to provide further insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry with an industrial base emphasis. The goals for the upcoming ComDef are as follows:- Understand h...

Building on the successful ComDef 2014, where 35 nations participated with the United States in a lively and informative presentation and Q&A format, ComDef returns to Washington, DC in the Springtime to provide further insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry with a more strategic emphasis. The goals for the upcoming ComDef are as follows:- Understand how US DoD Policy is generated and implicatio...