The NDIA Air Combat Survivability Division will host a 2-day workshop on Multi-Systems Aircraft Combat Survivability at the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, May 5-6, 2026. While historically, the fundamentals of aircraft combat survivability focused on evaluating a single aircraft’s survivability versus a single threat, the discipline must now expand. The United States is developing new aircraft which...

Cybersecurity requirements for federal contractors continue to grow 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), supply chain risk management, AI and software assurance, new requirements regarding the secure software development framework and AI, and other po...

On May 6 - 7 the NDIA Manufacturing Division is hosting an in-person event at Station DC, 1323 4th St NE Suite 200, Washington, DC 20002. The Manufacturing Division continues to focus on establishing NDIA as a trusted resource targeted at addressing challenges of the DoD and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) related to:Supply Chain ResiliencyWorkforce DevelopmentAdvanced ManufacturingResearch and EngineeringFuture TechnologyJoin us this May fo...

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Welcome to the 2026 Support Equipment & Vehicle Modernization Summit. As we stand at the forefront of an era defined by great power competition, this summit embodies our collective resolve to ensure that our armed forces remain unmatched in their power projection capabilities. It is here, at the nexus of technology and strategy, that we unite – military personnel, engineers, scientists, and industry leaders – to propel forward...

The NDIA Spring Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City in Arlington, VA. We look forward to bringing our Board together for an afternoon of collaboration, strategic discussion, and forward-looking planning in this premier setting. The Board luncheon will take place prior to the meeting, providing an opportunity for members to connect and engage before the formal program begins. The meeting...

ATTENDConnect. Learn. Lead the future of defense innovation. Experience three days of mission-focused collaboration, breakthrough technology, and access to decision-makers driving modernization and readiness. EXHIBITShowcase your innovations directly to acquisition leaders, program offices, and industry primes. From AI and autonomy to ground systems and manufacturing, MDEX 2026 is where solutions meet opportunity. SPONSORAmplify Your Impact an...

Online Registration Will Be Available! This bi-annual conference, presented in partnership with the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), serves as the forum for executive-level security leadership and policy-makers across the federal agencies and U.S. Industry to convene to address major government security topics. Don't miss this opportunity for candid discussion, high-level networking, and updates on important subjects. Themes and challen...

Make plans to join us for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & Exhibition June 2-3, 2026, in Columbus, OH. This event is hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency. WHY ATTENDGain insight into solutions for issues impacting global supply chains Hear from logistics and acquisition professionals on critical issues across the DoD supply chain Le...

For 28 years, the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, AL has stood as the definitive forum where the future of space and missile defense is forged. As the largest gathering of industry leaders, government officials, and technical experts—including decision makers, policy makers, technologists, scientists, engineers, operators, and architects—this symposium not only celebrates a storied history but also propels innova...