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...

Please join AUSA for our in-person Coffee Series on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 featuring LTG Kevin Vereen, ODCS, G9 and SGM Michael Perry, ODCS, G9. REGISTRATION INFORMATION On-line, pre-registration is available until 1700, Friday, 21 April 2023. On-site registration begins at 0630, 25 April 2023. Acceptable forms of payment are American Express, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover. All attendees should register on-line to save time on the day of the e...

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...

Maximizing Survivability Signatures of Armored Platforms through the Integration of Advanced Multi-Layered Protection Systems As armed forces continue to prioritise dealing with near-peer adversaries, and with passive protection measures reaching their physical limit, integrating advanced vehicle protection systems, and particularly active protection systems (APS), as a means of improving survivability signatures continues to grow in importanc...

AFCEA Washington, DC hosts luncheon programs featuring a panel of government and military leaders. Our programs draw between 150-300 senior officers and IT professionals from across the Department of Defense, armed services, intelligence and civilian agencies to discuss topics of interest to the DOD IT community, ranging from IT networks to mobility to cybersecurity to UAS/sensors. The goal of our monthly events is to foster better joint warfi...

OTA Seminar Description What is OTA - Other Transactional Authority? It is a legally binding instrument more like a commercial-sector contract between the government and industry. Synopsis of the Seminar: “OTAs are on the rise for two primary reasons: 1) their flexibility is well-suited to the less predictable, more accelerated process of innovative R&D, and 2) they are not subject to most standard acquisition laws and regulation fro...

A two day General Session consisting of a panel of experts discussing: Latest DoD & Government Cyber security Automation Policies, Strategies, and Imperatives and Way AheadCurrent & Emerging Cyber Threats to The Military Services and Government & Presenting Cutting-edge in Automation Mitigation Approaches and TechniquesTechnical Advancements within the Human Machine InterfaceAdvancements in Interagency and International Multi-la...

IT Everywhere: Technology's Role in Tomorrow's Military The Defense Department operates a vast and sometimes-disjointed IT ecosystem that is as complicated an enterprise as any that exists today. Throughout the department, IT teams manage operations by maintaining legacy systems alongside emerging technology. The common thread throughout is the desire for speed, insight, and security. The 2018 Defense Systems Summit brings together thought lea...

A two day General Session consisting of a panel of experts discussing: • OSD & Service, and Industry ISR Plans, Needs and New Initiatives • Cutting-Edge Information Sharing/Cross-INT/Cross-domain/Cross-agency AISR• Strategic ISR Programs, Platforms, Payloads, & Technologies for Homeland & the Asia-Pacific Pivot • Automation: IC ITE and other Cutting-edge TCPED Tools & Techniques for PED of Big Data and FMV ...

An outstanding 2 day General Session that will discuss the UxS topics: •DoD, Government Unmanned Systems: Future Plans, Requirements, Policy and Programs •UMV, USV, UGV, & UAS Platform Systems Integration and Capabilities•Advancements in UMV Persistent Subsea Capabilities •Cutting-Edge Unmanned Ground & Robotics Technologies & Testing for the Warfighter •Technological Advancements in UGV Manned & Unmann...