About the Iowa-Illinois Chapter
The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is America’s leading Defense Industry association promoting national security. It is a non-partisan, non-profit association headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
The Iowa-Illinois Chapter, as an arm of the national association, provides geographic coverage for Iowa and the western 1/3 of Illinois, furthering the national objectives and policies. Our mission is to:
- 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
Scholarship Programs and Awards
Scholarship Application (2025-2026) – Additional Form for High School Principal
Upcoming Events
Next Board Meetings:
September 9th 2025, 5PM. VIRTUAL. Board members will receive a virtual link. Others contact admin@ndia-ia-il.org if you wish to attend.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Sept (TBD) Webinar: Are You CMMC Ready? Join Eide Bailly’s Brendt Lauck, Lead CMMC Certified Assessor, for an upcoming webinar covering what these changes mean, how to prepare, and what’s next for DoD regulations.
Oct 23rd 2025, 2:30PM. Crystal Group Facility Tour & Dinner. Join NDIA Iowa-Illinois for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Crystal Group — a leader in rugged computing solutions for mission-critical applications. Register by Oct 9th.
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Membership benefits include:
- Networking opportunities at events/conferences with regional businesses and government activities involved in the defense industry
- Strengthening professional relationships with local government and industry members
- A portal to raise industry and government issues and shape national policy