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...

Quantum technology, including quantum computers, quantum sensors, and quantum communications, are rapidly advancing in importance for NATO. However, quantum technology development within NATO faces critical supply chain vulnerabilities, including dependencies on non-NATO sources for rare earth elements, exotic materials, and key semiconductor manufacturing processes. This webinar will explore the opportunities and risks associated with NATO...

This webinar, in partnership with the University of Central Florida, will explore the potential development of policy modeling capabilities to better leverage the Department of Defense’s modeling & simulation (M&S) capacity and inform policy decision making for defense and other issues. Through a panel discussion featuring policy and M&S experts and a Q&A session, we will investigate current examples of successful policy...

On May 20-21 the NDIA Manufacturing Division is hosting an in-person event at Lockheed Martin, 2121 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA.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 Technology

The 2025 Joint NDIA/AIA Spring Industrial Security Conference has, unfortunately, been canceled. We understand the importance of this event in connecting industry leaders and government officials. This decision was not made lightly, and we sincerely thank you for your understanding and support during this time. While this conference will not take place, the NDIA team recognizes the importance of convening the national security and defense comm...

In an era of escalating regulatory demands, the path to securing Federal and Department of Defense (DoD) business is fraught with compliance challenges that can threaten even the most established organizations. Ensuring Your Strategic Advantage offers a unique opportunity to gain critical insights into navigating these complexities. Join industry leaders, compliance experts, and government insiders as they reveal strategies to fortify your bus...

Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique aimed at enhancing precipitation by dispersing substances like silver iodide or salt into clouds to stimulate rainfall. Though not new, recent advances in meteorology, drone technology, and atmospheric monitoring have renewed interest in its potential for addressing drought, water security, and climate resilience. These capabilities also have strategic implications for the Department of Defense...

This forum serves as a follow-up to the CBRN Winter Quarterly Forum in January and will review the DoD and DHS Planning Scenarios. Press: This event is not open to Press Foreign Nationals: This event is not open to Foreign Nationals

The Robotics Division will have an in-person meeting at NDIA Headquarters on April 29, 2025. The Robotics Division focuses on security-related robotics technology. The group covers development, acquisition, application, integration and sustainment of unmanned systems to improve warfighters’ capabilities and survivability — with an emphasis on underlying technologies that will yield integrated, interoperable unmanned systems to meet...

Join the NDIA Technical Information Division at the next Configuration and Data Management (CDM) Course & Exam to develop a strong professionalism in these disciplines that are critically important in the design, development, production, test, integration, and maintenance of complex products. With such importance, these disciplines have many global applications in both commercial and government realms because most organizations recognize C...