The NDIA Manufacturing Division is hosting the Mine-to-Metals Workshop sponsored by Lockheed Martin on January 16-17! The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) supply chains for rare earth element (REE) magnets are in a transition phase. Supported by U.S. and partner nations, new sources of supply from raw materials to magnets are being developed around the globe. By statute, effective January 1, 2026, restrictions on REE magnets will follow the suppl...

Presented by NDIA, including the Emerging Technologies Institute, and in association with the Hudson Institute's Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, this symposium seeks to delve into new opportunities and technical enablers of Joint Integration. The event aims to shed light on the advanced technical solutions that are redefining how the different services and Department of Defense agencies connect battlefield sensors, shooters, and ne...

Join us at the NDIA Small Business Innovation Summit to learn how you, as a small business innovator, can support supply at the tactical edge and positively impact national security interests. Are you a small business looking to take your defense technology to the next level? Are you new to government contracting? Are you looking for tips on how to engage in the SBIR/STTR program or navigate the rich federal innovation ecosystem? This conferen...

Join NDIA’s Technical Information Division (TID) virtually when we explore the Configuration and Data Management Certification, and a Data Management presentation. "A New Era in Data Management: Adapting to Emerging Threats and Enhancing Business Performance" In an ever-evolving defense landscape, the need to respond to emerging threats and foster agility has brought about fundamental changes in how defense articles are designed, produce...

Modern warfare has grown to be synonymous with the deployment of asymmetric capabilities to offset technological advantages. In this constantly evolving environment, high-power microwave (HPM) weapons will play a vital role. Potential utilization of HPMs to protect large areas could have substantial implications in the fight against drones and other unmanned systems which have proven to be a significant threat against naval vessels, bases, and...

Join NDIA and its Japanese counterparts, SJAC and JADI, for a return to the U.S. - Japan Defense Industry Dialogue (DID) Series. Held at NDIA Headquarters on Thursday, November 16 the Japanese DID will be focused on updates from respective governments on matters impacting bilateral defense industry cooperation. You will not want to miss out on the updates on Industry Base Policy, U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation highlights, CMMC Information Secu...

While high energy lasers (HELs) have intrigued the public, policymakers, and military leaders for decades, these weapon systems have often struggled to make it past the testing stage of development. A notable example, the Air Force’s Air Borne Laser (ABL), was capable of megawatt power and had successfully shot down several ballistic missiles, yet struggled to achieve desired range, beam quality, and cost effectiveness, and was subsequen...

The 2023 Expeditionary Warfare Seminar offers the year’s premier opportunity to learn and discuss challenging expeditionary warfare and force protection issues in the distant littoral regions of the world that affect the strength and response of our national defense and armed services. As the DoD shifts its strategic focus to the Indo-Pacific region, a fresh look at technical solutions is required to solve operational gaps to counter a n...

The government requires federal contractors to protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) in accordance with requirements defined in NIST SP 800-171 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification or CMMC program is designed to ensure contractors fully meet their requirements under 800-171 by having 3rd Party assessments certify compliance with NIST S...

Join AIA’s Intellectual Property Committee and NDIA’s Intellectual Property Working Group for the 2023 Technical Data Rights Forum. This year’s forum comes at a turbulent moment for the domestic and global economy, yet also at a time of increasing global competition and innovation. Join us to allow a joint industry-government discussion to discuss intellectual property and data rights’ newest regulatory and legislative...