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Cast your Vote: Top Military Duty Stations

The military has many service locations around the globe - Last year IDGA suggested a possible top 5 Military Duty Stations and Calls of Duty. So what are the top military duty stations and calls of duty, according to those who truly know? Vote now..


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Top Defense Blogs 2011

IDGA is proud to announce the winners of the Top Defense Blogs 2011. Last year we surveyed our members on who they routinely looked to for the latest defense, military and government commentary in the US and around the world. Here are the winners...


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What's Next in the Cloud?

Dennis Wisnosky, Chief Technical Officer and Chief Architect for the DoD Business Mission Area, discusses the design, development and modification of federated architectures, and recent advances in Cloud Computing.

The Challenges of Urban Joint Search & Rescue

What's the most important step that could be taken to improve Joint Search and Rescue Operations?

Next Generation Cognitive Radar Taking the Leap into Genuine Intelligence

While all adaptive radars incorporate a basic “learning” capability, that component in these types of systems is mechanical in nature--in other words, not very intelligent. Cognitive radar, on the other hand, is a different story.

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IDGA's Top 20 - What you read in 2011...
Posted: 1/18/2012

IDGA's Top 20 - What you read in 2011... -

A Defense industry eBook containing 20 of the most popular articles published on IDGA.org in 2011. Viewed by over 40,000 members, these articles cover a wide range of military and defense topics: healthcare, border security, electronic warfare, armor, vehicles, piracy and more...... Full Whitepaper »
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The State of SAR Communications Technology

Contributor: Christopher Dauer
Posted: 1/25/2012

The State of SAR Communications Technology - Christopher Dauer

IDGA speaks with Fire Chief (Ret.) Eddie Burns, Dallas Fire Rescue, Texas Task Force II, FEMA, about the current state of SAR communications technology, including how different organizations have different communications requirements, challenges to effective communications, and developments on the horizon. Full Article »

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SOCAFRICA and the future of Special Forces: IDGA exclusive with Colonel Richard Samuels

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Posted: 1/11/2012

SOCAFRICA and the future of Special Forces: IDGA exclusive with Colonel Richard Samuels

Without good security, good governance and economic prosperity are difficult to achieve. In this IDGA exclusive interview, Colonel Richard Samuels, USAF Deputy Commander SOCAFRICA, US AFRICOM, examines the role and current priorities within SOCAFRICA. As troops are withdrawn from Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) there is a greater demand on special operations forces. This interview explores the various issues this creates, current problems in the region, and what is being done to meet the most pressing challenges. Full Video »

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The National Defense University and Cloud Computing

Contributor: Christopher Dauer
Posted: 1/16/2012

The National Defense University and Cloud Computing

IDGA’s Defense Insider features COL Joseph Adams, Chief Information Officer for the National Defense University. COL Adams talks about Cloud Computing initiatives at NDU, how Cloud Computing can facilitate increased collaboration, partnering efforts for emerging Cloud applications, and potential future developments in the Cloud. Full Podcast »

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The Institute for Defense & Government Advancement (IDGA) is a non-partisan information based organization dedicated to the promotion of innovative ideas in public service and defense. We bring together speaker panels comprised of military and government professionals while attracting delegates with decision-making power from military, government and defense industries.

In addition to our live events, IDGA offers an online community dedicated to providing defense industry professionals with industry analysis and insights through podcasts, videos, webinars, articles, and presentations from key industry leaders. Members of our online community are able to extend their live event experience and interact with the defense industry by leveraging the opportunity to network, share ideas, best practices, and business solutions.