On December 5, 2022, scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) successfully achieved fusion ignition for the first time in an experiment at the National Ignition Facility. This achievement was the result of about six decades of research in inertial confinement fusion (ICF), and garnered national and international media attention. But, what exactly is ignition and why does this achievement matter to the defense industry? J...

Join us for NDIA’s 2023 Munitions Executive Summit scheduled for March 22 – 23, 2023, in Parsippany, NJ. Join leaders in the Government, Industry, and Academia to discuss the trends and challenges facing the U.S. Munitions Enterprise.

Join NDIA and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for the 2023 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference as we examine the theme, Seizing the Initiative via Decision Superiority, Innovation and Collaborative Partnerships. This conference will feature: DoD opportunities for joint research, development, and experimentation Collaborative engaging workshops Unique networking opportunities for government and industry attendees Exhibi...

Save the date for the 2023 Human Systems Conference in Arlington VA, March 1-2, 2023! The defense industry has seen a dramatic increase in technological advances in the areas of artificial intelligence and machine learning, wearable sensors, decision support, hybrid teaming, and more. With these advances, critical questions emerge about the role of the human in these sociotechnical systems. Understanding the fundamentals of human systems desig...

Join us in Columbus, OH, from February 27 – March 1, 2023, for the next Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWV) Conference. This extraordinary event brings together leaders from the Department of Defense, the military services, industry, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and academia to address present and future tactical wheeled vehicle requirements in preparation for the multi-service modernization and sustainment goals focused on...

The 25th Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference offers the year’s premier opportunity to learn and discuss challenging expeditionary warfare and force protection issues in the distant littoral regions of the world that affect the strength and response of our national defense and armed services. Through two days of live, in-person sessions, industry displays, and other networking opportunities, participants will dive deep into the theme,...

Save the date! NDIA is excited to announce the 37th National Logistics Forum which will happen February 8-9, 2023, at the Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando in Orlando, FL. At this event, along with many defense and industry professionals, you will: ENGAGE - Share dialogue with national and international experts across logistics management. INNOVATE - Experience a technology display that highlights capabilities in support o...

The purpose of the workshop is to discuss how the Joint Staff is working to develop requirements which address CBRN threats of the future in the context of Great Power Competition. The panelist will present a short (UNCLASSIFIED) overview on how they manage requirements to address future CBRN threats and provide insight on how industry can help deliver solutions.

The Defense Innovation Unit recently published the State of the Space Industrial Base 2022 report highlighting critical steps the United States must take in order to maintain its leadership position in Space vis a vis China. Of the many steps required, one of the most crucial is the need to accelerate progress on strengthening the space industrial base. During the webinar, the authors will provide an in-depth look at key issues covered in the...

The Eggler Institute of Technology provides professional development courses in capability design, systems engineering, MBSE, leadership, and military technology. In partnership with NDIAs Business Institute, the following courses will be offered in an on-demand format: Online Military Vehicle Technology & Mobility (Advanced) An ideal course to learn the fundamental technical and operational factors at play in the design of modern combat,...