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IDGA’s 3rd annual Defense Logistics & Support Summit returned to the D.C. area this past October, and was the largest iteration of the event to date, with 250+ professionals representing the U.S. military, industry, and academia assembled in one room to discuss winning multi-domain battles through the lens of technology-driven defense logistics.

The 2024 summit featured a speaker lineup that represented all corners of DoD, and included presentations that ranged from maritime logistics to cybersecurity threats in the supply chain and much more.

In this 8-page report, you can find the results of on-site surveying, daily summaries from the conference, and a full list of attending organizations. 

IDGA's Defense Logistics & Support Summit is returning on September 29-30, 2025 at the Sheraton Reston Hotel in Reston, VA. To give you a deeper insight into who will be joining us onsite, we are pleased to release an 2025 attendee snapshot.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to network with industry leaders, build new connections, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions for supporting the warfighter through logistical success and resilience, now and in the future.

The US DoD is the federal government’s largest agency employing over 2.8 million active military service members and civilian personnel. In order to keep both military and civilian personnel equipped to complete their duties effectively, the DoD relies on the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to manage the global defense supply chain.

This report will look at the work the DLA is doing in 2025, including a glimpse at the challenges they face, and the various supply chains the organization is responsible for, but first, it’s important to take a step back and understand how the agency was formed.

To hear directly from DLA leaders on important topics such as cyber risks and supply chain management, register for IDGA’s Defense Logistics & Support Summit taking place this September 29-30 in Reston, Virginia. The two-day summit will explore the challenges faced by the defense industrial base, along with the current efforts to stay ahead of near-peer nations. Join us for engaging discussions and insights into supporting the warfighter through logistical success and resilience now and in the future.

On April 9, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) “Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base.” The order includes several directives for DoD leadership intended to reform the “antiquated defense acquisition system” and establish new processes that will speed and scale procurement to establish a military edge. The order was the first in a series of actions from the White House that will reshape the defense industrial base in the US.

Read the latest report from IDGA to gain insights into President Trump's executive orders and their impact on the defense industry.

To learn more about how executive orders are changing the defense industrial base, register for IDGA’s Defense Logistics & Support Summit taking place this September 16-17 in Reston, Virginia. The two-day summit will explore the resilience challenges faced by the defense industrial base, along with the current efforts to stay ahead of near-peer nations.

The Defense Logistics Agency recently published its Digital Strategy 2025-2030 which lays out the agency’s critical focus areas and supporting initiatives for government and industry partners for the next five years.

Adarryl Roberts is the agency’s Chief Information Officer and director for DLA Information Operations, and the lead architect behind DLA’s Digital Strategy. Prior to his selection as CIO in 2023, Mr. Roberts was appointed to the Senior Executive Service and selected as the DLA Program Executive Officer. In his PEO role, Mr. Roberts was instrumental in leading DLA’s Digital Business Transformation efforts to modernize, transform, and fundamentally change the way DLA provides value to its customers.

This September 29-30, Mr. Roberts will be on-site at IDGA’s Defense Logistics & Support Summit to share insights on DLA’s artificial intelligence strategy. Before the summit, IDGA sat down with Mr. Roberts to discuss how AI is mitigating supply chain risks, the ways DLA supports its industry partners, and much more.

The US DoD is the federal government’s largest agency employing over 2.8 million active military service members and civilian personnel. In order to keep both military and civilian personnel equipped to complete their duties effectively, the DoD relies on the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to manage the global defense supply chain.

This article will look at the work the DLA is doing in 2024, including a glimpse at the challenges they face, and the various supply chains the organization is responsible for, but first, it’s important to take a step back and understand how the agency was formed.

Delivered by Brigadier General Stefan Lampl, Commander of the Austrian Forces Logistics School, Austrian Armed Forces at our 2024 Defense Logistics & Support Summit, this presentation delves into:

• Why supply chain disruption is no longer temporary but the new normal, and how militaries must adapt to operate in contested environments
• The Austrian Research Project; a resilient military logistics project on the basis of a digitized and autonomous supply chain
• Why military logistics and military supply chain management is crucial for the success of military operations and military readiness
• and so much more!

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