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...

Make your plans now to attend the U.S. Coast Guard C5I Industry Day taking place on March 26, 2024 in Washington, DC! The C5ISC Industry Day will bring together Coast Guard and industry partners to create awareness for current C5I mission statements, responsibilities, internal operations, structure, and most importantly, the needs and requirements of the C5I Service Center. Industry days provide information on pending procurements, encourage c...

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...

As technology advances, the role of the human evolves. With these changes, it becomes ever more important to involve the end-user directly in technology design from the conception of the idea to the delivery, maintenance, and sustainment of the final product. In addition, advances in policy to incorporate Human Systems Integration (HSI) planning in defense acquisition (such as the publication of DOD Instruction 5000.95) require supportive and...

Join us for NDIA’s 2024 Munitions Executive Summit scheduled for March 19 – 20, 2024, in Parsippany, NJ. This summit aims to provide a meaningful interchange on the challenges confronting the U.S. Munitions Enterprise. This annual event will be attended by key leaders in the U.S. Munitions Industrial base, academia, and the U.S. Government acquisition, program management, technology sectors. Your insights will greatly enhance the e...

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...

The Integrated Program Management Division (IPMD) is the primary forum for exchanging views and information to promote and communicate integrated program management best practices. The IPMD actively works to foster a mutual understanding and effective working relationships between industry and government regarding the development, documentation, and maintenance of effective integrated program management processes. Join us March 13-14, 2024, as...

Join NDIA and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for the 2024 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference as we examine the theme, Posturing for Tomorrow - Partnered / Positioned / Prepared. This groundbreaking event promises to deliver an unparalleled platform for collaboration, innovation, and exploration of Department of Defense (DoD) opportunities for joint research, development, and experimentation. WHAT CAN I EXPECT? Collab...

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...