Interviews
The Challenges of Protecting the Southern Border for a Texas Sheriff’s Department
June 10 by Evan BeebeBefore the Border Technology Summit this fall, IDGA sat down with Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland to discuss his experiences on the southern border.
Using Data and Feedback to Optimize the VA's Patient Experience
May 30 by Evan BeebeUnderstanding how to leverage data to optimize the patient experience has become critical to medical service providers around the world, including the VA.
Counter-Drone Strategies and Innovations for Urban Areas
May 23 by Evan BeebeBefore the Counter UAS Summit this summer, DJ Smith of the Virginia State Police sits down with IDGA to share his wealth of experience in responding to drone incursions.
Inside the Marine Innovation Unit’s Mission to Transform Military Capabilities
May 17 by Evan BeebeIDGA sits down with Captain Tony Owens, the Advanced Capabilities & Wargaming Lead for the Marine Innovation Unit.
How FIFA Plans to Mitigate Drone Risks at the 2026 World Cup
May 09 by Evan BeebeIn 2026 the World Cup will welcome millions of fans to games in 12 cities across North America. One of the individuals responsible for ensuring the safety of both players and fans is G.B. Jones, Chief Safety & Security Officer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Adapting to the Evolution: Insights on the Armored Vehicle Industry
April 05 by IDGA EditorAs conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza demonstrate the continued tactical and operational importance of armored capabilities in the modern battlespace, it is imperative that the US and allied nations continue to modernize their armored vehicle forces.
How UAS are Impacting the Future of Firefighting
March 27 by IDGA StaffBy using uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), wildfire agencies can research wildfires from above without risking manpower, thus protecting personnel and saving agencies money.
Trends and Challenges Shaping Additive Manufacturing in Defense
March 15 by IDGA EditorIDGA sat down with Dr. Mohsen Seifi to discuss the advanced manufacturing space and what he is looking forward to during this year’s Advanced Manufacturing for Defense conference.
How the Air Force's Agile Acquisition Process is Impacting NGAD
February 22 by IDGA EditorIn order to preview this year’s Air Dominance Summit, IDGA is spotlighting a panel that will be discussing the Air Force’s acquisition process and its impact on air dominance efforts
The Future of Wildfire Management and Overcoming Challenges
July 10 by IDGA StaffIn this interview, Professor Johnann Goldhammer, Chief of the Global Fire Monitoring Center, discusses the greatest challenges that we face in wildfire management, and how we can overcome them. Learn more about the future of wildfire management technology here.
The Current State and Future Prospects of eVTOL Technology
July 07 by IDGA StaffAs electric propulsion becomes more accessible, eVTOL increasingly nears operational capability. We interview Lt Col Tom Meagher, Division chief for AFWERX Prime, to learn more about the current status and future of eVTOL technology.
A Close Look at Aerial Combat Realities in Ukraine
July 04 by IDGA StaffIn this exclusive interview with Active Duty MiG-29 pilot "Juice" and Ukrainian Air Force Spokesperson Col Yuriy Ignat, we delve into the realities of aerial combat on the frontline in Ukraine. From lessons learned to future requirements of the Ukrainian Air Force, learn more about the state of play