Welcome to the USAF Agile Combat Support, Modernization Summit ’24, SE / Vehicles / ATS, taking place from April 30th to May 2nd, 2024. As we stand at the forefront of an era defined by great power competition, this summit embodies our collective resolve to ensure that our armed forces remain unmatched in their power projection capabilities. It is here, at the nexus of technology and strategy, that we unite – military personnel, en...

This year, we’re adding another day to MDEX! This event brings together representatives from TACOM (Tank Automotive Command) and the Detroit Arsenal, along with other key players in the defense industry. We are bringing back the APBI (Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry) and have coordinated with AUSA for their Annual Breakfast. MDEX offers a unique opportunity for attendees to interact with decision-makers and experts from various o...

Please join us for the 2024 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition April 23rd & 24th in Columbus, OH. This event is hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) in partnership with the Land, Maritime, and Aviation Class IX supply chains of DLA. This year’s theme is “Adapting Today’s Sustainment Partnerships to Support Tomorrow’s Integrated Deterrence.” This two-...

As the navigation landscape continues to evolve, understanding Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and its role in defense operations becomes paramount. For several decades, GPS technology has played a fundamental role in guiding military strategies and operations. After its introduction in the First Gulf War, it became eminently clear to policymakers and military leaders that GPS technology enabled substantial battlefield advantages, e...

During this presentation, Dr. Ipek Ozkaya and Brigid O'Hearn from Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI), will give insight into the challenges that DOD and defense industry face in addressing technical debt in software. Technical debt is defined as “an element of design or implementation that is expedient in the short term, but that would result in a technical context that can make a future change costli...

The Industrial Committee on Operational Test and Evaluation (ICOTE) is run by the Test & Evaluation Division with a mission to gain feedback from senior industry representatives, discuss OSD and military service policies which affect relationships with suppliers, discuss emerging issues in government and industry which affect the readiness and capabilities of U.S. defense systems, and to cooperate on projects of mutual benefit to the ICOTE...

NDIA WASHINGTON, D.C. CHAPTER hosts the Sr. Defense Leaders Forum with Service Representatives to review the FY25 DoD Budget

The Air Combat Survivability Division Board will be meeting at Booz Allen Hamilton on March 7. The meeting will include a tour of the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at the Patuxent Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, MD.

Inspiring our next generation of STEM and Trade career leaders. Representatives from several Major Corporations, Universities, and Government agencies will be available to meet with students and transitioning military interested in pursuing careers in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and trade career fields. Why should you participate? Learn more about STEM and Trade careers On the spot intern or job offers Networking with...

Registration will open soon! Streamlined and efficient logistical capabilities have always been a critical component of warfighter success. To maintain this efficiency, the Department of Defense (DoD) and defense industrial base are undertaking an ambitious effort to digitize their supply chains. This move will bring substantial advantages over traditional approaches to defense logistics, from improved acquisition timelines and accelerated des...