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...

In today’s world, we are often bombarded with headlines and nicknames intended to incite unnecessary fear, however, in the case of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the moniker of “forever chemicals” is quite apt. PFAS are a large group of heat and stain resistant chemicals, first developed in the 1940s. PFAS are used in a wide range of products, including carpet, nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, and firefigh...

Join us for the second NTSA/Tech Grove Connect webinar of 2024 spotlighting the Best Paper nominee in the HPAE committee from I/ITSEC 2023. This month, we focus on a growing dilemma in military training and operational environments as AI is increasingly adopted... how do we measure the presence or lack of trust? Measuring mission-critical trust between human operators and collaborative synthetic teammates is a DoD priority for achieving third-...

As the defense sector seeks to develop, test, deploy, and sustain emerging technologies in an efficient and cost-effective manner, the use of digital twins, which are digital replicas of a physical object, system, or process, has proven to be of significant value. During product development, digital twinning offers benefits such as accelerated prototyping and testing, design optimization, real-time performance monitoring, collaboration and kno...

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...

NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Institute has announced a public launch of its newest report, Directed Energy Weapon Supply Chains: Securing the Path to the Future. The event will take place virtually on January 23rd from 1:00-3:45 pm. Recent world events have exposed the fact that the United States faces substantial supply chain vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Nearly every sector has been affected, including emerging defense technologies....

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...

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...