Recent conflicts have demonstrated the continued tactical and operational importance of armored capabilities in the modern battlespace. Along with growth and delivery of key armored vehicle programs, it is imperative that the US and allied nations continue to modernize their armored vehicle forces to prepare for future engagements. Numerous US and allied armored vehicle programs are also reaching maturity, providing opportunities for the ongoi...

Join us on June 24-25, 2025 at The Westin Hotel in Pasadena, California for the IDGA Advanced Manufacturing for Defense Summit, where in our 3rd iteration we explore the cutting-edge realm of additive manufacturing, a sector set to surpass a staggering value of USD $76.16 billion by 2030. This dynamic sector, thriving at the intersection of aerospace, space, and defense, is at the forefront of revolutionizing modern manufacturing practices.Thi...

Across the United States Government, no priority is more imperative than providing the highest-quality care to our nation’s Veterans.As the largest integrated health care network in the United States, this falls under the remit of the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA finds itself at a time of rapid change and is rising to meet the challenges of the pandemic, shifting demographics, and the winding down of the Global War on Terror...

The inaugural All-Domain Sensing Summit will take place on August 12 & 13 at the Sheraton Reston Hotel in Reston, Virginia, bringing together military leaders, academic experts, and industry innovators to discuss the pivotal role of sensors, networks, and data in shaping modern warfare capabilities. As near-peer adversaries advance their sensing capabilities, the global threat landscape is evolving rapidly, highlighting the need to collect...

The seventh annual IDGA Counter-UAS Summit provides a forum comprised of key decision-makers and senior military leaders for discussions on ways to collaboratively combat the threat of UAS to the United States military and civilians. At this year's event we will be in Washington DC August 19th and 20th, 2025. Across two days of learning and collaboration we will engage our audience with high level discussions surrounding kinetic and non-kineti...

The United States and Mexico share the longest contiguous land border in the world—serving as both a vital economic corridor and a complex national security challenge. From facilitating billions of dollars in lawful trade to countering the growing threats of human trafficking, drug smuggling, unauthorized crossings, and more; U.S. border operations demand advanced, integrated, and adaptive technologies. As threats evolve and the operatio...

With the expertise of thought leaders from the US Department of Defense, industry, academia and allied nations, the 2025 IDGA Defense Logistics & Support Summit will dive deeper into contested logistics, assessing current challenges and strategies. Our discussions will encompass the cutting-edge technology shaping the future of defense logistics and procurement to support the warfighter, including the use of AI, data analytics for predicti...

The 10th Annual IDGA Military Flight Training USA Summit brings together world leaders in military flight training including AETC, CNATRA, Army Aviation Center of Excellence to discuss the challenges the community faces and the solutions that may solve them.A community of 300+ Flight Training Program Managers, Instructors, Industry Leaders and Subject Matter Experts will be in attendance in San Antonio. Our sessions will focus on how partnersh...

Biometrics for government and law enforcement have become more important than ever in today's complex and rapidly evolving world. As security threats grow increasingly sophisticated, traditional identification methods, such as passwords and ID cards, are no longer sufficient. Biometrics, which include fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, and iris scans, offer a higher level of security and accuracy. These technologies enable faster and...