Tag Archives: NDIA

NDIA’s Carlisle offers remarks on Capitol violence

Posted on Friday, 8 January, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Jan. 7, 2021 ARLINGTON, VA — Hawk Carlisle, president and CEO of the National Defense Industrial Association, issues the following statement on the violence that occurred Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol:The officers serving our military and those in our … Continue reading →

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NDIA applauds Congress for veto override, support of troops and defense

Posted on Monday, 4 January, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Jan. 1, 2021 NDIA applauds Congress for veto override, support of troops and defense ARLINGTON, VA — The National Defense Industrial Association issues the following statement on the congressional veto override: NDIA commends Congress for its overwhelming vote to override … Continue reading →

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NDIA urges Congress to push NDAA into law

Posted on Monday, 28 December, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ARLINGTON, VA — The National Defense Industrial Association called on Congress on Christmas Eve to override President Trump’s Dec. 23 veto of the latest National Defense Authorization Act, saying the bill is a necessity for the military and those who … Continue reading →

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NDIA joins companies’ call to Congress to keep Section 3610 funding

Posted on Tuesday, 15 December, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Dec. 11, 2020 ARLINGTON, VA – Fifteen defense companies implored Congress on Friday to extend Section 3610 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, saying the funds are needed to keep vital personnel on the job and national … Continue reading →

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Moved to March 2021 | NDIA National Security AI Conference and Exhibition

Posted on Wednesday, 2 December, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Join us virtually from March 23 – 25, 2021!This conference has been moved from December 7 – 9, 2020, to March 23 – 25, 2021. This groundbreaking event is more than just a conference and exhibition. It’s a rare opportunity … Continue reading →

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Registration is Happening Now | 2021 Virtual Expeditionary Warfare Conference

Posted on Tuesday, 1 December, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Register today for the 2021 Virtual Expeditionary Warfare Conference and take advantage of the early rate so that you can maximize the value of your participation in this newly redesigned event. Through two days of virtual sessions as well as … Continue reading →

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Save the Date | POST 2021 Conference

Posted on Tuesday, 17 November, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Save the Date! NDIA and USINDOPACOM are proud to announce the first-ever virtual 2021 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference to be held on March 4 (Invite Only), 8 – 11, 2021! Mark your calendars and make plans to … Continue reading →

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NDIA Chairman Arnold Punaro statement on Esper, Miller

Posted on Tuesday, 10 November, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Nov. 9, 2020 Statement by Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro, USMC (Ret.), Chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association:Secretary Mark Esper has performed the “nearly impossible job of the Secretary of Defense” with great distinction and success. He leaves the department … Continue reading →

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Early Registration Ends Friday | NDIA National Security AI Conference and Exhibition

Posted on Thursday, 5 November, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

This groundbreaking event is more than just a conference and exhibition. It’s a rare opportunity for defense professionals working with artificial intelligence and machine learning to be part of a conversation that is sure to affect the future of American … Continue reading →

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NDIA ADVISORY: Brown, Hyten among experts at JADC2 event

Posted on Friday, 23 October, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Oct. 21, 2020 ARLINGTON, VA — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown and Air Force Gen. John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lead a stellar gathering of experts for the first JADC2 & … Continue reading →

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Registration Is Open | NDIA National Security AI Conference and Exhibition

Posted on Wednesday, 21 October, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Registration is now open! The implications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning extend throughout the national security enterprise, and so we’re hosting a brand-new event to convene thought leaders and subject matter experts to explore those implications in detail. Register … Continue reading →

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Registration Is Open | NDIA National Security AI Conference and Exhibition

Posted on Tuesday, 20 October, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Registration is now open! The implications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning extend throughout the national security enterprise, and so we’re hosting a brand-new event to convene thought leaders and subject matter experts to explore those implications in detail. Register … Continue reading →

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NDIA statement on the Section 889 waiver extension

Posted on Wednesday, 7 October, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Oct. 6, 2020 NDIA statement on the Section 889 waiver extensionARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association offers the following statement on the waiver extension of Section 889 part B:NDIA fully supports the overarching policy objective behind Section 889 … Continue reading →

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NDIA submits NDAA packet as part of team

Posted on Monday, 28 September, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

NDIA joins ARWG members in submitting packet for defense authorization ARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association and members of the Acquisition Reform Working Group submitted the annual packet for the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021, … Continue reading →

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Early Registration Ending | 2020 Virtual SO/LIC

Posted on Friday, 4 September, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Early Registration Ends Tomorrow The early registration deadline for 2020 Virtual SO/LIC is tomorrow, Friday, September 4. Register today to secure the discounted rates and really maximize your attendance at the event on October 2. “Special Operations Forces and Great … Continue reading →

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NDIA offers statement on Section 889 compliance

Posted on Monday, 17 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Aug. 14, 2020NDIA offers statement on Section 889 complianceARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association offers this statement regarding Section 889, part B of the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act:“NDIA agrees with the premise of Section 889, part … Continue reading →

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Cancelled | 2020 Aircraft Survivability Symposium

Posted on Tuesday, 11 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

The 2020 Aircraft Survivability Symposium has been cancelled. At NDIA, the health and safety of our members, government, and industry partners constitute our top priority. While we remain dedicated to convening the national security and defense communities to promote the … Continue reading →

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Save the Date for the first-ever 2020 Undersea Warfare Virtual Conference

Posted on Monday, 10 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

During this time of great change, NDIA and the Undersea Warfare Division are pleased to announce that this year’s major Undersea Warfare Fall Conference will be a virtual experience. Scheduled to take place from September 22 – 23, 2020, this … Continue reading →

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2020 USW Fall Conference is Cancelled

Posted on Monday, 3 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

The 2020 Undersea Warfare Fall Conference has been cancelled. The NDIA team values your support and is grateful for your involvement in our events. While keeping the wellbeing of our event participants, members, and partners in mind, we are diligently … Continue reading →

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NDIA joins call to extend Section 3610 through 2021

Posted on Monday, 3 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

July 31, 2020 ARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association is asking Congress to extend authority in Section 3610 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act beyond Sept. 30, 2020, to Dec. 31, 2021. This is to … Continue reading →

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NDIA Joint Armaments, Robotics, and Munitions Conference & Exhibition is Cancelled

Posted on Wednesday, 29 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

The NDIA Joint Armaments, Robotics, and Munitions Conference & Exhibition has been cancelled. The NDIA team values your support and is grateful for your involvement in our events. While keeping the wellbeing of our event participants, members, and partners in … Continue reading →

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Lord discusses Trusted Capital Marketplace in latest National Defense magazine

Posted on Wednesday, 29 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ARLINGTON, VA — The Defense Department’s Ellen Lord offers insight into the Office of Industrial Policy’s work through the Trusted Capital Marketplace, where financial institutions and qualifying companies explore partnerships to support national security, in the latest issue of National … Continue reading →

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NDIA joins associations in call for funding, extension of Section 3610 in CARES Act

Posted on Tuesday, 28 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association, along with seven industry associations representing thousands of government contractors, sent a letter July 24<https://content.ndia.org/-/media/Sites/Press%20Releases/Documents/Multi-association%20Letter%20to%20Request%20Extension%20and%20Funding%20for%20Sec%203610.ashx?la=en&gt; to congressional leadership that urges funding and an extension to Section 3610 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief … Continue reading →

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Beware of Unofficial Housing & Attendee List Scams

Posted on Wednesday, 15 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

BEWARE OF UNOFFICIAL VENDORS SOFIC exhibitors and attendees have reported receiving solicitations from vendors NOT affiliated with SOFIC – specifically regarding hotel reservations and attendee list sales. Attendee Email List ScamsWe would like to remind all participants that NDIA does … Continue reading →

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NDIA and Lockheed Martin present a biotechnology for defense webinar

Posted on Wednesday, 17 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

June 16, 2020 ARLINGTON, VA — Media are welcome to cover the Biotechnology for Materiel and Defense Symposium Webinar<https://www.ndia.org/events/2020/6/17/biotechnology-for-materiel-and-defense-symposium&gt;, Wednesday, June 17, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, presented by the National Defense Industrial Association and Lockheed Martin.This on-the-record event … Continue reading →

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NDIA commends confirmation of Gen. CQ Brown as 22nd Air Force chief of staff

Posted on Wednesday, 10 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association issues the following statement about Air Force Gen. CQ Brown’s confirmation:NDIA enthusiastically applauds the 98-0 unanimous Senate confirmation of Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown as the next U.S. Air Force chief of staff, … Continue reading →

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NDIA approves of House changes to small-business pandemic aid program

Posted on Monday, 1 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association issues this statement regarding the House of Representatives passing Thursday the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020: NDIA applauds the House passing the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. This legislation improves … Continue reading →

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NDIA asks Congress to reconsider several defense legislative proposals

Posted on Friday, 8 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

May 7, 2020 ARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association is among members of the Acquisition Reform Working Group voicing concern to the Senate and House Armed Services committees over several legislative proposals that the groups say could harm … Continue reading →

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NDIA among groups seeking Section 3610 clarity from OMB

Posted on Monday, 20 April, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association is among nine trade organizations asking the Office of Management and Budget to clarify implementation of Section 3610 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, the Arlington, VA-based group announces.NDIA … Continue reading →

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Save the Date | vSOFIC | May 11 – 15, 2020

Posted on Tuesday, 7 April, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Where the SOF Community Convenes Virtually This NEW virtual event, vSOFIC, will give you the opportunity to hear USSOCOM’s capability needs and the chance to share what you have to offer the force. vSOFIC will offer a variety of learning … Continue reading →

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Medical equipment, contractor support among latest results from NDIA’s work with the Defense Department

Posted on Monday, 30 March, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 28, 2020 ARLINGTON, VA – The Defense Department has acted swiftly to get more and faster medical assistance to U.S. areas affected by the COVID-19 virus outbreak, answering concerns addressed last week in several meetings with the … Continue reading →

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NDIA to small businesses: DOD wants your COVID-19 challenges

Posted on Wednesday, 25 March, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ARLINGTON, VA – The Defense Department’s Office of Acquisition and Sustainment wants to know what challenges small-business contractors are facing in response to the COVID-19 crisis. A five-minute survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDIACOVID19&gt; from the National Defense Industrial Association will collect contractors’ initial impacts … Continue reading →

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NDIA announces 2020 SOFIC cancellation

Posted on Monday, 23 March, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 20, 2020 NDIA: Safety top priority in canceling 2020 SOFIC ARLINGTON, VA – Following directives to avoid mass gatherings for public safety amid the Coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) is canceled, the … Continue reading →

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NDIA’s Carlisle calls on Congress to protect contractors in COVID-19 response

Posted on Friday, 20 March, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ARLINGTON, VA — With rising concern for the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the defense industrial base, NDIA’s Hawk Carlisle has asked Congress for actions that ensure businesses and contractors can keep working and keep national security intact.Calling the Coronavirus crisis … Continue reading →

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Secretary Lord calls on NDIA for COVID-19 response panel

Posted on Thursday, 19 March, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ARLINGTON, VA — The National Defense Industrial Association is among industry organizations that will talk daily with Defense Department officials on Coronavirus COVID-19 updates and the virus’ impact on industry, the organization announces today.Ellen Lord, Under Secretary of Defense for … Continue reading →

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Kudos on Esper confirmation

Posted on Wednesday, 24 July, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  NDIA welcomes Mark Esper as the new secretary of defense ARLINGTON, VA — The National Defense Industrial Association offers this statement on the confirmation of Mark Esper as the next U.S. defense secretary:NDIA congratulates Mark Esper on his rapid … Continue reading →

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Images From SOFIC 2019

Posted on Friday, 7 June, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

SOFIC ( Special Operations Force Industry Conference) is an annual conference held in Tampa, Florida. The event is organized by NDIA and USSOCOM, and it’s the premier SOF centric conference and exhibit  in the world. Exhibitors from all over the … Continue reading →

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Special Operations Forces Industry Conference Kicks Off at the Tampa Convention Center

Posted on Monday, 20 May, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

SOFIC is a collaborative effort between NDIA and USSOCOM. It is the premier, special operations centric conference in the world.

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NDIA statement on the pending nomination of Shanahan as defense secretary

Posted on Friday, 10 May, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

May 9, 2019 ARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association issues the following statement on the pending nomination of Patrick Shanahan as defense secretary:NDIA commends the pending nomination of Patrick Shanahan as the new secretary of defense. We recommend … Continue reading →

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NDIA Names Gen. Dunford for 2019 Eisenhower Award

Posted on Tuesday, 26 March, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Dunford is NDIA’s pick for its highest honor, the Eisenhower award ARLINGTON, VA – Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and honored Marine of more than 40 years, is the 2019 recipient of the National Defense … Continue reading →

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