Defense Acquisition Magazine July-August 2026

ACQUISITION NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Undersea Warfare Fall Conference The 2026 Undersea Warfare Fall Conference will be convene Sept. 21–23 at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. The theme for the 2026 conference will be “From the Seabed to Space: Providing Our Nation Persistent Undersea Domain Awareness, Access, and Lethality.” Gain in- sider insights into the latest advancements in undersea war- fare, including countering submarine and mine threats and enhancing power projection from the sea.Shape the future of undersea operations by engaging with Navy leaders, pro- gram office leadership, and defense industry professionals. (Register here)

Navigating Private Capital for the Defense Industrial Base

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), in collaboration with its Emerging Technologies Institute, is offering a two-day course entitled “Navigating Private Capital for the Defense Industrial Base,” Sept. 29–30 at the NDIA Headquarters in Arlington, Va. This two-day course provides defense industry executives, practitioners, and government acquisition professionals with a practical un- derstanding of how private capital intersects with govern- ment strategy and acquisition. Participants will explore the fundamentals of defense finance, government invest - ment priorities, and the evolving landscape of private capi- tal, including venture capital, private equity, and lending. (Register here)

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