Articles
DHS Efforts to Create Cutting Edge Counter Drone Technology
April 29 by IDGA EditorAs UAS sightings increase across the U.S., the Department of Homeland Security is seeking new solutions to detect, disrupt and destroy drones.
Air Force Awards Contracts for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Development
April 25 by IDGA EditorThe Air Force has announced that Anduril and General Atomics will continue receiving funding as part of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
Analyzing the Biden Administration's VA Healthcare FY2025 Budget Request
April 22 by IDGA EditorThis year the White House is requesting $152.3 billion for VA, which represents a 10% increase from 2023.
Embracing Technology and Collaboration in the Fight Against Wildfires
March 12 by IDGA EditorTami Parkinson speaks about the latest efforts in wildfire management and what she gains from attending IDGA's "Wildfire Technology Management" conference.
The Latest on U.S. Robotic Combat Vehicle Capabilities
March 04 by IDGA EditorRobotic Combat Vehicles (RCVs) have become a critical pillar in the Army Future Commands Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) efforts. In this article we analyze where the Army currently is in its efforts to create a next-generation RCV.
Flying into the Future: The NGAD Program Explained
February 07 by IDGA EditorSince 2015, U.S. Congress has appropriated more than $4.2 billion to the NGAD program as part of the effort to replace or update the F-22 fighter jets by 2030.
Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Announces $138 Million for Wildland Fire Mitigation and Resilience
January 17 by IDGA EditorLast year, 55,571 fires burnt 2,633,636 acres of land across the US. This year, wildland firefighters are getting a boost in their efforts to reduce the risks of wildfires and advance fire recovery.
Innovation for the Nation: Maintaining Operational Energy Dominance
June 26 by IDGA StaffFuel is the lifeblood of all military systems. As energy requirements for systems grow, new technologies are needed to address the widening gap between operational needs and capabilities. Retired special operations aviator C.M. Jacobs breaks down the topic in depth in this report on maintaining oper
Department of Homeland Security - Budget Snapshot 2023
June 12 by IDGA StaffWith a focus on the USCG, CISA, and Biometric, this budget snapshot provides an overarching view of funding and budgetary requirements for Homeland Security in 2023. Learn more about the state and future evolution of national defense here.
The Current State of Additive Manufacturing in the US
August 10 by IDGA StaffDr Nima Shamsaei Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University and Director of the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence
Strategic Initiatives Expressed in the VA Secretary’s “Fiscal Years 2022-2028 Strategic Plan
July 01 by IDGA StaffDon Prisby is Chairman of VA Healthcare 2022, Founder and President of NorthPoint Advocates, LLC.
’Access. Advocacy. Outcomes. Excellence.’ How Industry Partners Support the VA’s Mission
July 01 by IDGA StaffChairman Don Prisby, Founder and President of NorthPoint Advocates, LLC.