Articles
5 Ways the Army Is Transforming After AUSA 2025
October 21 by IDGA EditorIn this article, IDGA summarize five news stories you might have missed from last week’s AUSA.
Defense News Digest: September 2025
October 01 by IDGA EditorThis month we will examine five stories, including an update to CCA, the launch of the Pentagon's new 'Top Drone' school, and much more.
Defense Acquisition Reform Takes Center Stage with SPEED and FoRGED Acts
September 18 by Evan BeebeThis article will dive into the SPEED and FoRGED acts, the U.S. House and Senate's respective efforts to reform defense acquisition in this year's NDAA.
Pups4Patriots™ Brings Hope to Veterans at IDGA Summit
September 15 by Evan BeebeSince it began in 2017, Pups4Patriots has paired highly trained service dogs with veterans struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTS).
Defense News Digest: August 2025
September 02 by IDGA EditorThis month we will examine five stories, including a shakeup at the Defense Innovation Unit, a new air and missile defense strategy, and more.
D-Fend Solutions Introduces EnforceAir PLUS at Counter UAS Summit
August 28 by Evan BeebeThis August, D-Fend Solutions, a leader in counter-drone takeover technology, released EnforceAir PLUS, its latest counter-drone solution.
Loitering Munitions 101: What They Are and Why They Matter
August 22 by Evan BeebeThis article provides an overview of what loitering munitions are, how they are being used in modern conflicts, and how the U.S. DoD is investing.
Defense News Digest: July 2025
July 31 by IDGA EditorThis month, we will examine five stories, including a new RFI for airport screenings and a “Top Gun” exercise for drone training.
How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Is Reshaping Biometric Capabilities at U.S. Borders
July 29 by Evan BeebeOBBBA lays out $673 million for biometric entry-exit systems at all ports of entry.
Can New Legislation Reverse Navy Shipbuilding Failures?
July 16 by Evan BeebeThis article provides an overview of how new legislation will improve the Navy’s private sector industrial base investments.
IDGA H1 Recap: Leading Defense Conversations in a Year of Unprecedented Change
July 09 by Evan BeebeThrough the first half of 2025, IDGA has hosted nine events that cover a wide range of themes in the defense space.
Defense News Digest: June 2025
June 30 by IDGA EditorThis month, we will examine four stories, including the Pentagon’s budget request and the potential return of an Air Force hypersonics program.
