SAVE THE DATE! Join NDIA at the annual Future Force Capabilities Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for September 24 - 27 in Virginia Beach, VA hosted by the Armaments, Robotics, Munitions Technology Divisions, Fuzing and Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) communities. This event will convene a variety of attendees to foster creative interdisciplinary conversation and collaboration. Accordingly, it marks an unparalleled opportunity to...

The 13th Annual Military Tactical Communications Summit will bring together top experts and decision makers from the DoD, Military Services, Industry, and Academia for comprehensive discussions focused on upgrading tactical communications and improving network capabilities to support the Joint Force. The 2024 Summit will aim to advance rapid, resilient, affordable, and unified communication capabilities to enable sustained mission success acro...

Satellite communications dominate current and planned military and government communications systems and make net-centric warfare possible. This class provides a review of current military satellite communications as well as a look into the future of developing technology. Internet protocol (IP) and IP over Satellite (IPoS) are addressed, showing this protocol's strengths and weaknesses as a facilitator of net-centric warfare. The topics provi...

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. These components work together to achieve the Navy's goals in undersea operations. The USW Division has five active Technical Committees within which the UWD focuses on the navy's mission areas: Sensor Systems, Mine Wa...

About the SO/LIC DivisionHelping industry, government and the public understand the critical role of special operations (SO) and low-intensity conflict (LIC) forces in our national security strategy and how these forces are integrated into our military structure is the mission of NDIA’s SO/LIC Division. About the Fall Reception on the HillThe NDIA SO/LIC Division Fall Reception on the Hill will feature invited guests that include ASD SOL...

Security cleared professionals please join us for the in-person CI or FS Poly Cleared Job Fair, Thursday, September 5, from 2pm – 5.30pm at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve near Fort Meade. Whether you’re between contracts, transitioning out of the military / government, or just casually looking around, please join us for this in-person event. Our hiring employers include Accenture Federal, Amentum, AT&T, August Schell, BAE System...

U.S. Intelligence: An Introduction, provides a broad overview of the roles, functions, activities and current issues facing the U.S. intelligence community (IC). This class is specifically designed to provide government, military, academic and contractor professionals working with the IC a firm basis for understanding the community’s roles, needs and culture. This class places special emphasis on the ongoing changes in intelligence, the...

Military, government and industry leaders will gather at the sought-after popular defense event of the year, to discuss the future of defense. Panel topics will include: Modernizing the Army and its Battlefield Tactics​ A Future-Ready Air Force​ Building Space Infrastructure​ The Navy’s Unmanned Vehicle Expansion​ Technology Priorities for USMC​ View from the Hill​ The Pentagon’s Role in Innovati...

5G networks have become more common over the past few years. At the 5G Americas conference in October 2023, the keynote speaker said the U.S./Canada region leads the world in 5G subscription penetration (41%), followed by China (33%), and Europe (just 13%). Additionally, while 33% of US. devices use 5G, 51% of data traffic is 5G. Government agencies have been slower to adopt 5G for their networks, however, in part because of the higher costs a...

The NDIA Space Division and Rocky Mountain Chapter are pleased to announce the 5th Annual Space Warfighting Integration Forum (SWIF). Bringing together leaders from industry, government, and academia, SWIF 2024 promises to further the discussion on space warfighting visions, requirements, and existing and emerging capabilities. Attendees will be sure to hear from top USSPACECOM and USSF leadership in both unclassified and classified forums, as...