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:
November 11th 2025, 5PM. VIRTUAL. Board members will receive a virtual link. Others contact admin@ndia-ia-il.org if you wish to attend.
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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