The Interservice/ Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world's largest modeling, simulation, and training conference. Held near the beginning of December in Orlando, Florida, USA, I/ITSEC consists of peer-reviewed paper presentations, tutorials, special events, professional workshops, a commercial exhibit hall, a serious games competition, and STEM events for teachers and secondary students. I/ITSEC is organi...

The Industrial Committee on Operational Test and Evaluation (ICOTE) is run by the Test & Evaluation Division with a mission to gain feedback from senior industry representatives, discuss OSD and military service policies that affect relationships with suppliers, discuss emerging issues in government and industry that affect the readiness and capabilities of U.S. defense systems, and cooperate on projects of mutual benefit to the ICOTE part...

Join us Tuesday, December 3, at River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center in Patuxent River, MD.This months event will feature speaker Col Rothermel, USMC, AV-8B Weapon Systems Program Manager, AV-8B Weapon Systems Program Office (PMA-257). WHY ATTEND? Collaboration – Exchange views and information between government and industry on enhancing partnerships of common concern. Networking – Engage on the best platform to networ...

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...