Ever wondered how the Department of Defense (DOD) goes about buying something from start to finish? The How Washington Works® training course gives those who attend the understanding and insights into the processes that guide DOD actions and decisions for the future. The two-day course is a fast-paced overview of the three principal DOD decision-making support systems and how they are used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and US...

U.S. National Security increasingly relies on software to execute missions, integrate and collaborate with allies, and manage the defense enterprise. However, fielding new software-based capabilities takes too long, is too expensive, and exposes warfighters to unacceptable risk by delaying their access to tools they need to ensure mission success. The current approach to software development is based on traditional acquisition norms and has be...

Cybersecurity is one of the defining issues for the nation, but it is a crucial for the Defense Industrial Base. Protecting defense-related information now has the highest priority across the Defense Community. This workshop addresses current and emerging initiatives that are aimed at increasing the security of the Defense Industrial Base.

This defense industry conference, organized in conjunction with The Netherlands Industries for Defence and Security (NIDV) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Washington, seeks to bring together U.S. and Netherlands government and industry representatives to strengthen and grow working relationships between the two countries creating a firm foundation for defense system cooperation. This industry day will provide for ample oppor...

EVOLVING TODAY'S FORCE TO DOMINATE TOMORROW'S THREAT Maintaining our edge requires evolution. The Aircraft Survivability Symposium brings together researchers, warfighters, industry and government to discuss the latest survivability technology breakthroughs and challenges in a classified environment (SECRET/NOFORN). Beginning with an optional day of tutorials going in depth on specific topics, the symposium features two days of keynotes, techn...

The 45th Armament Symposium Objectives include: Two-day interchange for senior DoD, Service and industry leadership to identify and share opportunities for DoD's armament innovation and discuss current and planned armament development modernization Networking opportunities among senior leaders and Eglin R&D, acquisition and T&E workforce. Symposium Highlights: Featuring nationally recognized speakers, DoD, Air Force, Army, SOF, Navy Se...

The National Defense Industrial Association’s (NDIA) Space Division is pleased to announce it will present the Honorable Peter B. Teets Award on the evening of Tuesday, November 5 at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, VA to Gen Thomas Moorman, USAF (Ret) as the government awardee and Paul Graziani and Scott Reynolds as the industry awardees. The Honorable Peter B. Teets Award is the Space Division’s highest honor and recognizes...

WHY ATTEND? Delegates attending this year's conference will have the opportunity to hear views from various nations on key issues facing the missile defense community and to discuss national policies and operational issues related to defeating ballistic missile threats. Expected attendance includes government and industry representatives from more than 20 countries.CONFERENCE STRUCTURE The material being presented on the opening day of the con...

At the Heart of the Mission Since 1919 In 1919, Brigadier General Benedict Crowell founded our earliest predecessor organization, the Army Ordnance Association, to address the American warfighter's need for enhanced industrial preparedness. In 2019, NDIA continues BG Crowell's mission of advancing the national imperative of having a responsive defense industrial base. This year, we are celebrating our reputation as America's leading defense in...

Where can you hear about the latest advances in expeditionary warfare, network with government and industry representatives in the expeditionary warfare field, and see the latest technology on display? The NDIA Expeditionary Warfare Conference in Annapolis, MD will feature all of this and more!Enhancing Expeditionary Superiority is the theme that will drive the content of this year's conference, including current operations, capabilities devel...