The seventh annual SOFIC (Special Operations Forces Industry Conference) will be held May 23–26, 2016 at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL. This year’s conference theme, “Evolving the Network to Counter Emerging Threats,” reflects the enduring vision of a global Special Operations Forces (SOF) network, acknowledging the SOF network is in place and now must adapt to address present and future threats. The conference...

Tee off for the troops! This annual golf outing benefitting the USO-Metro is sponsored by the NDIA Washington D.C. Chapter and held at the courses at Andrews Air Force Base. Approximately 260 golfers and sponsors play on two courses, enjoying a fun day of camaraderie, competition, relaxation and a chance to meet some of our nation's heroes from local military hospitals who are also invited to play. Proceeds from this benefit go towards USO-Met...

29th International Symposium on Ballistics Join us for the 29th International Symposium on Ballistics (ISB), jointly organized and supported by the International Ballistics Society (www.ballistics.org) in conjunction with NDIA, May 9-13, 2016 at the Edinburgh International Conference Center in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK! The ISB is an opportunity for ballistics scientists, engineers, and others to report, share, and discuss current research and a...

NDIA’s prestigious 2016 Eisenhower Award will be presented to Trace Adkins - singer, author, and entertainer. This memorable evening offers a legal, ethical forum where government, military, and industry representatives can network and honor a distinguished American in a social setting. Tables and tickets are available for companies to purchase. NDIA invites selected individuals from the military and government to attend as our guests (n...

Ever wondered how the Department of Defense (DOD) goes about buying something from start to finish? The How Washington Works® training course gives those who attend the understanding and insights into the processes that guide DOD actions and decisions for the future. The two-day course is a fast-paced overview of the three principal DOD decision-making support systems and how they are used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and US...

Introduction The 59th Annual NDIA Fuze Conference welcomes the participation of both domestic and allied fuze designers, manufacturers and component suppliers, and research organizations along with government representatives. This year’s theme is "Fuzing Systems for Advanced Weapon Performance". This conference provides the opportunity to discuss and share ideas to help advance the state-of-the-art for the next generation of fuzing that...

The Symposium will feature top industry and government speakers addressing current defense industrial base issues. This Symposium also provides a forum for attendees to network and discuss today’s challenges facing the acquisition and procurement community. NDIA Procurement Division Education Symposium, Tuesday, May 3, 2016The Symposium will feature top industry and government speakers discussing the current issues facing the defense ind...

Japan and the U.S. signed a mutual defense treaty in 1952. The treaty formed the foundation for the mutually beneficial, bilateral security partnership that served both nations’ security interests admirably throughout both the Cold War and post-Cold War periods. But global and regional security environments became considerably less stable and predictable in recent years. Russia is less respectful of sea and air boundaries of its neighbor...

The NDIA Michigan Chapter is hosting the 7th Annual Michigan Defense Exposition (MDEX). MDEX is the top military exposition and networking venue located in the heart of the Michigan Defense Community. MDEX consists of hundreds of government and industry attendees along with academia, over 120 exhibitors, informative presentations, and panel discussions on pertinent military and industry topics, and key networking capabilities. No pre-registrat...

Defense Acquisition Reform: Ensuring Technological Superiority for the 21st Century House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry has kicked off a second round of Congressional acquisition reform with the release of the “Acquisition Agility Act,” which seeks to provide the Department of Defense greater ‘agility’ for major acquisition programs. This event will provide a greater understanding of the impacts of th...