National Defense

LIFT To Launch Advanced Critical Materials Program, Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing And National Security

DETROIT – LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, has been awarded a contract to accelerate the development of ceramic-based materials for use in industrial and defense applications. This new four-year, $9 million “Critical Materials Processing” program, which was supported by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (MI) in the FY2024 federal

By |2025-09-24T17:58:36-04:00September 23rd, 2025|Industry 4.0|

National Defense Organization Expands Headquarters In Ann Arbor To Bolster Defense Innovation

ANN ARBOR - The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. announced  the opening of its new headquarters in Ann Arbor. This expansion reflects NAMC's continued growth and its commitment to advancing defense technology and innovation. Over the past two years, NAMC has experienced significant growth, doubling its staff and outgrowing its previous office space. The move

Defense Industry Group Becomes Sponsor Of Lawrence Tech Autonomous Vehicle Team

SOUTHFIELD—The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Michigan Chapter has become a sponsor of Lawrence Technological University’s team in a global competition for autonomous vehicles in which LTU is three-time defending global champion. “In our efforts to both promote STEM (Science , Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education and connect the defense industry with academia, we were

By |2021-04-08T18:57:32-04:00April 8th, 2021|Auto Tech, ESD|

The Severe Shortage of Cybersecurity Professionals is a Key Risk to Our Nation’s Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The unprecedented demand for well-trained cybersecurity workers continues to grow. Some experts predict that there will be a global shortage of two million cybersecurity professionals by next year. This is critical considering the increase in cyberattacks and the erosion of consumer trust in the ability to protect the internet. Enlisting the next

By |2018-10-11T12:38:20-04:00October 11th, 2018|Cyber Defense|