The National Defense Industrial Association (http://www.ndia.org/) is America’s leading defense industry association promoting National Security. Its mission is to advocate for cutting-edge technology; superior weapons, equipment, training, and support for the War-Fighter and First Responder. The Association also promotes a vigorous, responsive, Government – Industry National Security Team as well as an avenue to provide a legal and ethical forum for exchange of information between Industry and Government on National Security issues.

NDIA provides its members and government customers broad outreach and sector coverage through its chapters; technical, policy, and war-fighting divisions; and the complimentary missions of its affiliate subsidiaries. These affiliates are; The National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA), the Association for Enterprise Integration (AFEI), the Precision Strike Association (PSA), and Women In Defense (WID).

An active member of the local community, the Chapter provides a forum in which government and industry can develop strong ties and address common issues through open communications. The Chapter is a prime avenue for providing industry perspectives to government customers. The Chapter also has an active scholarship program for undergraduate college students.  

NDIA is Equipped to be Your Source.

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is a non-profit, educational association representing industry, government, and all military services. Nearly 1,100 companies and more than 27,000 individuals build their businesses, careers, and the future of the industrial base through NDIA membership.

NDIA provides a forum for the interchange of ideas and technology between government and industry. It is in a key position to shape issues and influence defense policies through its chapters and divisions covering key facets of defense.

Mission:

·  Provide legal and ethical forums for interchange between government and industry.

·  Promote essential national security policies and programs in public, industrial, and governmental activities.

·  Provide industry advice to government.

·  Facilitate mutual understanding and working relationships between government and industry.

·  Provide leadership in technology and education related to national defense.

·  Support economic strength through international competitiveness.


NDIA Membership Equips Defense Professionals.  Members receive:

· Technical and policy information at symposia from the movers and shakers in the field plus contact with peers who share your professional interests

· Member discounts on meeting registration

· 12 issues each year of National Defense magazine, reporting defense developments, trends, and issues

· An advocate in Washington to work with Congress and the Executive Branch on industry issues and to guide legislation and policy

· The ability to find or post a job by using www.defensejobs.com, an employment web site for the defense industry

· The annual Mega Directory, a handy reference of corporate capabilities and the defense acquisition community

· Local networking in most parts of the nation through a chapter

· Savings on air travel and car rentals

· Convenient online meeting registration, contact information updates, and membership renewal