Showcasing emerging systems, platforms, technologies and networks that will impact all areas of current and future Sea Service operations. WEST is the premier Sea Services event focused on operations in the Asia-Pacific region - showcasing emerging systems, platforms, technologies and networks that will impact all areas of current and future Sea Service operations. Senior leaders will address the theme “Lower Budgets and Higher Demands:...

Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) APBI: This Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI) forecasts the requirements anticipated for funding in Fiscal Year 2016 and advertised using a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). CTTSO MissionIdentify and develop capabilities to combat terrorism and irregular adversaries and to deliver these capabilities to DoD components and interagency partners through rapid research and development,...

The Integrated Program Management Division (IPMD) formally known as the Program Management Systems Committee (PMSC) is the primary forum for building strong Industry and Government working relationships to promote integrated program management using Earned Value Management (EVM) and related program management processes and broadening the focus and membership of the IPMD through its continuing outreach initiatives and forums. The IPMD works wit...

Bending the Cost Curve: PlugFest PLUS In a June 13, 2014 speech at the Atlantic Council, Dr. William LaPlante, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisitions, announced that the Air Force is launching an initiative to improve acquisition processes by "Bending the Cost Curve." (Watch Video) He explained that Air Force Acquisition processes are too rigid and too slow to keep pace with emerging global technologies. The result is higher...

OUTCOME DRIVEN GOVERNMENT FORUM Achieving better results through new approaches to enterprise architecture that focus on outcomes. Join noted EA experts and practitioners who are re-thinking how to approach Enterprise Architecture and are succeeding at achieving transformational results. Discuss with these thought leaders how they are making EA more effective and efficient in accomplishing its purpose. The purpose of this workshop is to examin...

NDIA is proud to support the The Reagan National Defense Forum (RNDF) as a corporate sponsor on November 15th 2014. Take advantage of the 'NDIA Member' link to receive your special discounted rate. After September 30th - $199 per attendee for NDIA members. ($249 for Non-Members) The Reagan National Defense Forum (RNDF) brings together leaders and key stakeholders in the defense community, including members of Congress, civilian officials and m...

This workshop will be held at the SECRET/U.S. ONLY classification. A security clearance is required for admittance. Please refer to the instructions on the red "Security Clearance" tab. The NDIA C4ISR Division will convene a DoD Hard Problems Workshop as a forum for government and industry senior technologists, product engineers and strategists to review and exchange information on what have been identified as “hard problems” facin...

The 73rd annual Military Police Expo, hosted by the Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA), will be held at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Fort Leonard Wood is a premier Army Center of Excellence and trains nearly 90,000 military and civilians each year. It is the training headquarters for the United States Army Military Police School. The Expo will provide opportunity for vendors to showcase their products and services to Military Police...

The NDIA-IPMD remains committed to serving its' membership needs. As you register we'd like to solicit your input, via this input sheet, as an enhancement to our quarterly general membership meeting. We will take the time to respond to all inputs provided during the meeting. Send your inputs prior to the meeting to Daniel_l_lynch@raytheon.com or any member of the IPMD Board of Directors. Anonymity will be assured if requested. We thank you in...

National Defense Industrial Association Automatic Test Committee Meeting Sunday, September 14, 2014 Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel, St Louis, MO Meeting: Benton Room, 1:00 – 5:00 PM Meeting Agenda 12:30 – 1 PM On-site Registration / Sign-in 1:00 PM Opening Comments Les Orlidge Introductions all Organization Les Orlidge 1:10 PM Liaison Reports Howard SavageArmy Randy FarwellMarine Corps (Ground) Lou SalzanoNavy/Marine Corps (Air)...