Training and Technology Advancements to Defeat the Device IED Train the Force in Afghanistan are increasing at an alarming rate: insurgents planted 14,661 devices in 2010, a 62% increase over the previous year. Military leaders are already projecting another significant increase in IED threats for 2011. Due to 80% of the coalition casualties being caused by IEDs, there is a great acquisition effort currently underway to mitigate this escalatin...

Overcoming Sustainment Challenges to Achieve Optimal Readiness for the Warfighter Sustaining military aircrafts at today’s operational tempo is fraught with challenges. The amount of wear and tear has created unprecedented workloads. Moreover, Program Managers are often faced with complex and contradictory Business Case Analyses that do not compare apples to apples. IDGA’s 2nd Annual Aviation Life Cycle Management will take on thes...

Forge partnerships with a community of military antennas experts! IDGA’s 6th Annual Military Antennas Summit is a forum on the challenges, requirements, and potential solutions for the development and deployment of efficient antenna systems for the military. With the growing emphasis on joint operations and interoperability, the Department of Defense is continually exploring ways to foster interdisciplinary communications and integration...