Stay up to date on the latest news and analysis from industry exhibitions, tradeshows, and events with DSJ’s conference recaps.
vSOFIC was Exceptional & Six Other Take-Aways from the First Virtual Special Operations Forces Industry Conference
In case you skipped NDIA's vSOFIC 2020 because it didn't involve spending time in Tampa -- and you really shouldn't have -- following is a handful of take-aways from our participation this past week. Take-Away #1 - The inaugural vSOFIC, which ran from 11-14 May 2020,...
U.S. Defense & Aerospace Industry TRade Show Update
As those who follow DSJ's Industry Events calendar know, with U.S.-based defense and aerospace industry trade shows cancelled or postponed since mid-March, and with a host of events -- including next week's V-SOFIC -- going virtual, the question is when in-person...
Navy Partners with Navy League to bring FIve Live Q&A sessions with Navy/USMC Leaders on Small Business Opportunities
The Navy League and Department of the Navy are partnering to provide: Five days packed with top defense leaders, bringing you content and knowledge pertaining to small business opportunities. Direct question and answer time with top officials that are making impactful...
Elbit Systems of America’s AAAA2020 Outreach
YOUR MISSION ISN'T CANCELLED, NEITHER IS OURS. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU STAY IN THE FIGHT. With AAAA cancelled, Elbit Systems of America has created a AAAA landing page showcasing its Army Aviation-related products and services. Once there, customers can request...
Special Operations ForceS Industry Conference (SOFIC 2020) to Convene Virtually with vSOFIC – Registration Open
In the place of its usual May confab in Tampa, the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) will go virtual in 2020. vSOFIC will provide a virtual platform for U.S. Special Operations Command leadership to share emerging requirements, challenges, trends,...
Sea-Air-Space 2020 – Virtual Edition
The Navy League of the United States is proud to present some of its Sea-Air-Space (SAS) content virtually for 2020, in coordination with federal news show Government Matters. The Navy League will be posting video content after it airs live on WJLA 24/7 (formerly...
DSJ Dispatches from the 2020 Border Security Expo
The 14th Annual Border Security Expo (BSE) ran from 11-12 March in San Antonio, Texas. While DSJ had attended past BSE events and this one appeared to be at about half strength based on Coronavirus fears, BSE organizers said in opening comments that the show featured...
BSE 2020 – An Executive Perspective on U.S. Border Patrol Technology Needs & Access
DSJ sat down with Ruynard Singleton, Executive Director of the U.S. Border Patrol's Program Management Office Directorate at the 2020 Border Security Expo to discuss technology and materiel issues. Here's five things that we learned: (1) Technology integration is key....
BSE 2020: CBP Procurement Facts & Trends
Diane Sahakian, CBP Assistant Commissioner, Office of Acquisition, provided candid perspectives on CBP procurement developments and trends during her Border Security Expo comments on 12 March and her subsequent one-on-one discussion with DSJ. Diane Sahakian, CBP...
BSE 2020 EXCLUSIVE: A Conversation with Keith Haynes, Assistant Chief & Small UAS Program Manager, U.S. Border Patrol
DSJ sat down on 11 March 2020 at the Border Security Expo with Keith Haynes, Assistant Chief, U.S. Border Patrol. Our exchange focused on the U.S. Border Patrol's increased utilization of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). DSJ: How many small Unmanned Aircraft...