The Local Chapter supports the national level NDIA Vision, Mission, and Motto:
Vision
NDIA is the trusted leader in defense and national security associations.
Mission
NDIA engages thoughtful and innovative leaders to promote the best policies, practices, products and technology for warfighters and others who ensure the safety and security of our nation.
•Champion issues that contribute to the strength, resiliency and capacity of the industrial base
•Build a vigorous, responsive and collaborative community in support of defense and national security
•Convene legal and ethical forums for exchange of ideas, information, viewpoints and capabilities
Motto
Strength through Industry and Technology
Background:
In 1997 the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) was founded by reason of a merger between the American Defense Preparedness Association (ADPA) and the National Security Industrial Association (NSIA) which was founded in 1944. The NDIA is a non-partisan, non-profit association with a mission to provide a legal and ethical forum for the interchange of ideas between government and industry to resolve industrial problems of join concern. The primary interest are the business and technical aspects of the government-industry relationship, encompassing government policies and practices in the entire acquisition process, including research and development, procurement, logistics support, and many technical areas. The NDIA headquarters are located in Arlington, Virginia.