Although 5G technology is often associated with the latest smart phone or other commercial applications, this technology also provides significant advantages to the defense sector. The benefits of 5G technology for defense include faster and more reliable communication, improved situational awareness, Internet of Things (IoT) integration, AR/VR capabilities, remote operations, enhanced cybersecurity, and multi-domain connectivity. These advant...

Join NDIA at the 3rd Annual Future Force Capabilities Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for September 25 – 28, 2023 in Huntsville, AL hosted by the Armaments, Robotics, Munitions Technology Divisions and the Global Demilitarization and Fuzing communities. Convening thought leaders and subject matter experts from around the globe, the 3rd Annual FFC Conference and Exhibition is guaranteed to foster creative interdisciplinary conversati...

Convening thought leaders and subject matter experts from around the globe, the 3rd Annual FFC Conference and Exhibition is guaranteed to foster creative interdisciplinary conversation and cutting-edge collaboration. Attendees will have unparalleled opportunities to engage in discussions around the entire life cycle of the munition; from fuzes to reduction of obsolete/excess munitions and everything in between. The Future Force Capabilities ag...

(WID) strengthens the Defense Industrial Base and workforce by promoting programming that creates and enhances opportunities for women, increasing diversity within the defense community. WID’s twofold mission focuses on empowering women currently working in defense and encouraging talented young women to pursue careers in National Security. Membership is open to women and men whose primary professional activities impact the national secu...

The government requires federal contractors to protect controlled unclassified information in accordance with requirements defined in NIST SP 800-171 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program is designed to ensure contractors fully meet their confidentiality requirements under 800-171 by having 3rd Party Evaluators assess and certify compliance...

Registration is now closed as this event has hit capacity but Government, Active Duty, Speakers and Sponsors can still register through the site. All Navy platforms and elements of the Navy Force structure are involved in undersea warfare: submarines, surface combatants, fixed and rotary wing aircraft, surveillance units, and the Navy's command and control infrastructure. The USW Division has five active Technical Committees within which the U...

The September meeting of the Logistics Management Division will be held in person at Holland & Knight, LLP in Washington, DC on September 15, 2023. If you are unable to attend in person, a virtual registration option is available as well. Join us to hear from guest speaker RADM Joseph 'Doug' Noble, Jr., USN, Director, Logistics Operations, Defense Logistics Agency and Commander, Joint Regional Combat Support. NOTE: This event is closed to...

The ability to seamlessly integrate emerging technologies is crucial to maintaining an effective military force in the 21st century. Far too often, components and systems across the services, manufacturers, and alliances lack basic compatibility, resulting in persistent obstacles throughout their service life. This is especially true when it comes to software, the proliferation of which creates major challenges of interoperability: how do we g...

Welcome to the Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition! At this event, you will have the opportunity to explore and learn about the new emerging technologies that will shape national security for the next century. The conference programming will focus on several of DoD’s highest priority joint mission areas and highlight emerging technologies that are shaping the future of national defense, by gathering government,...

The August Meeting of the Logistics Management Division will be held in person at NDIA Headquarters in Arlington, VA on August 25, 2023. If you are unable to attend in person, a virtual registration option is available as well.Join us to hear from guest speaker BGen Forrest Poole, USMC.NOTE: This event is closed to press/media. About NDIA's Logistics Management Division Through NDIA’s Logistics Management Division, government and industr...