The Department of Defense and Congress have undertaken a number of initiatives to improve the ability to acquire complex software technologies and services for advanced defense capabilities, but these have been limited in their success in improving program outcomes. Most recently, the Secretary of Defense issued a memo entitled "Directing Modern Software Acquisition to Maximize Lethality" that seeks to “deliver software faster and tap in...

The NDIA IA-IL Chapter Proudly presents the 16th Annual Government Contracting Symposium "Innovative Transformations in Defense". Featuring key Industry and Government partners, this symposium will bridge the gap between contractors and contracts to foster engaging dialog and meaningful collaboration.

Cyber compliance for federal contractors grows in scope and scale on an almost-daily basis and keeping up with the changes can be challenging and overwhelming. Join the NDIA Cybersecurity Division to hear about the latest on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), civil cyber fraud, supply chain security, software assurance and other policy and legal developments. Join colleagues, counterparts and the Division Committees focused...

Mark your calendar now! Plan to join us for the 2025 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition June 11-12, 2025, in Richmond, VA. This event is hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency. Additional information will be available soon.

Please join us for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & Exhibition June 11-12, 2025 in Richmond, VA. This event is hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency. This two-day event will bring together Government and Industry leaders to discuss current and future challenges. Hear directly from leading Industry Executives, DoD Senior officials, as...

DIA 2025 is the ultimate global gathering for industry pioneers, regulatory experts, and healthcare visionaries. This flagship event is more than just a conference—it’s a catalyst for change, bringing together the brightest minds to shape the future of healthcare, drug development, and regulatory science. Through groundbreaking discussions, dynamic networking opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences, DIA 2025 empowers atten...

Join the NDIA Logistics Division for our next division meeting on June 20, 2025 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. About NDIA's Logistics Management DivisionThrough NDIA’s Logistics Management Division, government and industry exchange views and information on all matters relating to logistics support for major Defense Department systems and materiel items. It provides the government with collective industry viewpoints, recommendations and advice...

Join NDIA's CBRN Division in Baltimore, MD for the 2025 CBRN Defense Conference and Exhibition. The NDIA CBRN Defense Division promotes the exchange of information — technical and operational — related to defenses against weapons of mass destruction between the Department of Defense and other government agencies, industry, and academia. To do so, the Division addresses various functional areas: defensive measures, chemical weapons...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms are increasingly deployed in edge environments, raising intellectual property (IP) protection concerns due to heightened risks of tampering, reverse engineering, or theft of sensitive models and data. While board-level hacking is common and well-known, microelectronics tampering is rarer, more complex, and harder to detect — its success can severely compromise systems and diminish competitive advan...

How will additive manufacturing (AM) change the Defense industry landscape? How can its capabilities be harnessed for your strategic advantage? This unique 3-day course delivers the practical insights and experiences required to make an informed, strategic choice. Additive Manufacturing for Military Applications is an in-depth course designed to equip military professionals with essential knowledge of cutting-edge AM technologies. This course...