State of the Defense Industrial Base in Spotlight as NDIA Chief Heads to Capitol Hill

2/25/2025

NDIA President and CEO David Norquist to Testify Before House Armed Services Committee

ARLINGTON, VA – On February 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, the Hon. David Norquist, President and CEO of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), will testify before the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) on the state of the U.S. defense industrial base (U.S. DIB) in Washington, D.C.

“Our national security depends on having a strong and resilient defense industrial base,” said Norquist. “As the U.S. confronts evolving challenges, we must lead with urgency—revamping the acquisition process to drive speed and innovation through smart, effective reform.”

The HASC hearing will provide a critical forum for NDIA to engage with lawmakers on the drivers of a resilient U.S. DIB, including sufficient and stable budgets, advancing DoD digital modernization, restoring industrial readiness, and reinforcing resilient supply chains.

Also on February 26th, 2025, NDIA will release its flagship “Vital Signs 2025” report. It will be available at www.NDIA.org/VitalSigns

To view Sec. Norquist’s testimony, go to https://armedservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=4996

For more information, please contact Rachel Sutherland, Director of PR & Communications at rsutherland@NDIA.org

About NDIA

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is America's leading defense industry association promoting national security. NDIA provides a legal and ethical forum for the exchange of information between industry and government on national security issues. NDIA and its members foster the development of the most innovative and superior equipment, training, and support for warfighters and first responders through its divisions, local chapters, affiliated associations, and events. For more information, visit NDIA.org