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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is one of the greatest challenges facing the US government, military, and their partners. In coordination with a variety of stakeholders, NDTA is coordinating to provide information and resources for the benefit of its members and associates. Updates from HQ.
NDTA NATIONAL MEETINGS
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Fall Meeting
October 26-29, 2026
Delivering Hope, Projecting Lethality—Theater to Globe!
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX
February 23-26, 2026
Navigating New Horizons: Empowering Government and Travel Industry through Education & Training
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, VA
SURFACE FORCE PROJECTION MEETING
May 18-21, 2026
“Projecting Power in a Globally Contested Environment – Ideas into Action!”
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Thank You Chairman’s Circle Members
DTJ LATEST ISSUE
Powering Ports and Next-Generation Shipping with Nuclear Energy
Reliable energy is essential to ports, shipping, and defense logistics. CORE POWER examines how small modular reactors, floating nuclear power plants, and nuclear propulsion could provide resilient power for strategic seaports and commercial fleets while reducing dependence on vulnerable grids, fuel supply chains, and bunkering infrastructure.
Nadacs and Mesh Technology Boosts Logistics, Decisional Advantage in Ustranscom’s Turbo Fusion Exercise
During Operation Turbo Fusion, U.S. Transportation Command tested its ability to rapidly activate deployment assets and maintain visibility of military cargo moving through the transportation network. LMI’s NADACS solution equipped more than 400 cargo items with mesh tags, demonstrating integrated in-transit and asset visibility capabilities for large-scale military logistics operations.
Pulling Together: How BNSF and the Rail Industry Answers our Country’s Call
BNSF examines the critical role freight rail plays in U.S. military readiness and argues that competition, collaboration, infrastructure investment, and network reliability are essential to defense mobility. The article also outlines BNSF’s concerns about the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger and highlights its support for military customers and veterans.
When Trucks, Trains, Ships, and Aircraft Become Endpoints: Quantum-Ready OT Security for DoD Transport Fleets
Defense transportation systems increasingly depend on connected operational technology that creates both enhanced logistics visibility and new cyber vulnerabilities. This article examines how post-quantum cryptography, crypto agility, secure communications architectures, and modernization strategies can help protect long-lived military transportation platforms and sensitive logistics data from current and emerging threats.
THE SOURCE
The Source – August 12, 2026
The Official Newsletter of The National Defense Transportation Association August 12, 2026 NDTA News Register TodayOctober 26 - 29, 2026Early Bird rates available until August 27, 2026 Register today, reserve a room, and secure your place at the 14th...
The Source – August 5, 2026
The Official Newsletter of The National Defense Transportation Association August 5, 2026 NDTA News Register TodayOctober 26-29, 2026Early Bird Rates available until August 27, 2026 Invest in your professional growth at the 14th Annual NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting in...
The Source – July 30, 2026
The Official Newsletter of The National Defense Transportation Association July 30, 2026 NDTA News Register TodayOctober 26-29, 2026Early Bird Rates available until August 27, 2026 Invest in your professional growth at the 14th Annual NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting in...
The Source – July 22, 2026
The Official Newsletter of The National Defense Transportation Association July 22, 2026 NDTA News Register TodayOctober 26 - 29, 2026Early Bird rates available until August 27, 2026 The 14th Annual NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting returns this year, and will be held in...
The Source – July 15, 2026
The Official Newsletter of The National Defense Transportation Association July 15, 2026 NDTA News Register TodayOctober 26 – 29, 2026Early Bird rates available until August 27, 2026 Get ready for the NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting, October 26-29, 2026 at the Gaylord...
The Source – July 2, 2026
The Official Newsletter of The National Defense Transportation Association July 2, 2026 NDTA News Register TodayOctober 26 - 29, 2026Early Bird rates available until August 27, 2026 Register today and join us for the 14th Annual NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting, October...
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