About Membership

NDIA Membership

Shape the Future Today

This is a critical time for our nation’s security – the threats are real and growing. NDIA membership strengthens and creates resiliency in our defense industrial base. NDIA implements policy initiatives and plays a critical role in enabling cooperation between the defense industrial base, the U.S. government, and allies and partners

NDIA members enjoy unparalleled access to industry insights, networking opportunities, and advocacy for issues that impact the defense industrial base. NDIA membership provides an ethical forum for industry, government, and academic professionals to engage with potential customers, suppliers, and partners.

NDIA Membership includes the following benefits:

  • Access to NDIA’s Strategy & Policy Team and its member advocacy, including timely updates on legislation and regulation that affects your business
  • Earned thought leadership and speaking opportunities through Divisions, Chapters, and Working Groups
  • Registration and exhibit discounts at NDIA meetings, conferences, and events
  • Opportunity to build brand recognition through advertising and sponsorships at NDIA events
  • Collaboration opportunities with NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI)
  • Timely information regarding emerging issues with the NDIA Policy & Regulatory Digest, E-newsletters, reports, publications, and the National Defense magazine
  • Full membership benefits to all employees of corporate members

Why Join NDIA

For more than 100 years, warfighter support has stood at the heart of NDIA's mission. As the largest defense trade association representing all sizes and sectors of America’s defense ecosystem, NDIA is committed and well-positioned to lead the effort to meet the challenges facing the national security and defense industry.

Membership Structure


Corporate

Our corporate membership packages offer the most value for U.S.-registered small, medium, and large organizations, businesses, and academic institutions, including access to exclusive events and membership benefits for all your employees.

Individual

Our individual membership package options have been expanded and are now tiered to deliver benefits tailored to your individual requirements.



Allied

Our Allied membership provides a pathway for non-U.S. organizations, individuals, and Allied nation government and military members to join NDIA.

Government

Our three-year Government membership is complimentary for current government employees and members of the U.S. military (Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve).


Questions? Please contact NDIA Membership at membership@NDIA.org