Tag Archives: NDIA
NDIA asks Congress to reconsider several defense legislative proposals
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
NDIA among groups seeking Section 3610 clarity from OMB
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
Save the Date | vSOFIC | May 11 – 15, 2020
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
Medical equipment, contractor support among latest results from NDIA’s work with the Defense Department
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
NDIA to small businesses: DOD wants your COVID-19 challenges
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> from the National Defense Industrial Association will collect contractors’ initial impacts … Continue reading
NDIA announces 2020 SOFIC cancellation
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
NDIA’s Carlisle calls on Congress to protect contractors in COVID-19 response
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
Secretary Lord calls on NDIA for COVID-19 response panel
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
Kudos on Esper confirmation
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
Images From SOFIC 2019
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
Special Operations Forces Industry Conference Kicks Off at the Tampa Convention Center
SOFIC is a collaborative effort between NDIA and USSOCOM. It is the premier, special operations centric conference in the world.
NDIA statement on the pending nomination of Shanahan as defense secretary
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
NDIA Names Gen. Dunford for 2019 Eisenhower Award
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
22nd Annual Systems and Mission Engineering Conference | Call for Abstracts
Call for Abstracts! We invite high-quality professional presentations for the 22nd Annual Systems and Mission Engineering Conference to be held October 21-24, 2019 in Tampa, FL. This conference provides an interactive forum for Program Managers, Systems Engineers, Chief Scientists, and … Continue reading
The National Defense Industrial Association issues this statement on the resignation of Defense Secretary James Mattis
Secretary James Mattis deserves our highest regard and appreciation for his life of service, for his strategic influence and his steadfast leadership. First as a Marine, then as head of Joint Forces Command and Central Command, and most recently as … Continue reading
NDIA remembers President George H.W. Bush
ARLINGTON, VA — We at the National Defense Industrial Association mourn the passing of George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States and true advocate for the warfighter through his service in the military and in office.The U.S. defense … Continue reading
SOFIC 2018 ISOF ASSAULT ON TERRORIST CAMP TO RESCUE TAMPA’S MAYOR
Every other year, USSOCOM and its ISOF partners put on a capabilities demonstration for attendees at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), The 2018 demonstration was excellent and this video captures just one phase of the demonstration. Bob Buckhorn, … Continue reading
Expeditionary Warfare Conference coming to Annapolis Oct. 24-26
Show addresses challenges of distributed operations of the Joint and Naval Force in a more contested warfighting environment. With that, we are pleased to team with the Mine Warfare Association. An optional, classified session at Northrop Grumman’s Annapolis offices also … Continue reading
NDIA Applauds Passage of a Continuing Resolution – encourages fast action to fully fund fiscal year 2018
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association is pleased with congressional actions Friday that saw a funding resolution passed to avoid a government shutdown. NDIA now calls on officials to act and pass the full fiscal year 2018 budget. … Continue reading
NDIA Manufacturing Division Meeting
Mark your calendars for the next meeting of the Manufacturing Division, September 20-21 at the Doolittle Institute, Ft Walton Beach, FL. The Division is working with the Gulf Coast Chapter of NDIA to examine challenges and issues for the Defense … Continue reading
iFest: Three days of data-driven learning for government pros comes to DC
ARLINGTON, VA – Data-driven learning is the latest in innovations to leverage data and analytics for making informed decisions. It’s the focus of events and programs July 31-Aug. 2 at iFest 2017, at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Virginia. … Continue reading
NDIA Vice Chair Ellen Lord nominated as Under Secretary of Defense for AT&L
ARLINGTON , VA – Ellen Lord, vice chair of the board for the National Defense Industrial Association and president and chief executive officer of Textron Systems, has been nominated to be the next Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, … Continue reading
Air Force Gen. Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle takes command at NDIA
Arlington, VA – Retired Air Force Gen. Herbert J. “Hawk” Carlisle has a new watch, starting his tenure Thursday, June 15, as the latest president and chief executive officer of the National Defense Industrial Association. Carlisle was appointed in March … Continue reading
Special Operations Force Industry Conference (SOFIC) 2017
I’m just getting back from another outstanding SOFIC Conference in Tampa, Fl. This coming week, I’ll be updating readers on what the SOF Community is up to, what their needs are going forward along with a 30,000 foot look at … Continue reading
SOFIC 2015 Comes To A Close
The overwhelming theme at SOFIC 2015 was leveraging the SOF/ Industry partnership to enable SOF and its Blue Force partners to operate and win in a complex world. The world as it exists today is certainly complex and USSOCOM is … Continue reading
SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 Day Two
Black Hawk infiltrates team to destroy a barge with C4 charges…
Diving Officer Make Your Depth 65 Feet – Raising #2 Periscope – No Shadows, No Shadows, Scope Breaking, Scope Out.
Just got back from a great two weeks so there’s quite a bit to talk about. One of those, was SOFIC 2011; it was outstanding and gets better year-over-year. However, before I set the pencil to paper, I would like to thank the … Continue reading
