The Official Newsletter of The National Defense Transportation Association
April 8, 2026
May 18-21, 2026
NDTA-CAS
Surface Force Projection Meeting
Register Today!
Early Bird Discounted Registration Fees Available until Thursday, April 9
Education, Deployment, and Sustainment Readiness are the key reasons for our meeting at the SFPM! Don’t miss this great opportunity to join the Surface Force Projection Meeting (SFPM), May 18-21, 2026!
Early bird discounted registration rates are available until Thursday, April 9, 2026.
The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) and Christopher Newport University’s Center for American Studies (CAS), will host and provide an unparalleled educational and networking experience. The 2026 SFPM theme, “Projecting Power in a Globally Contested Environment—Ideas into Action,“ will deliver a plethora of information and interactive discussion about current and future solutions for surface force projection to support a strong national defense. Engage with experienced government and industry attendees at insightful panel sessions and interact with exhibitors. Check out the agenda and register today!
CHAPTER EVENT
Answer the Call to Be Part of Our Nation’s Maritime Industrial Base Strategy!
Join us for NDTA JAX Chapter’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Symposium — an exclusive gathering of Jacksonville’s and Florida’s most influential leaders in maritime logistics, economic development, and national security.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 8 AM to 5 PM
University of North Florida
Adam W. Herbert Center
Jacksonville, Florida
Hear from industry innovators shaping the future of America’s sea power and connect with the voices driving regional growth. If you want to be in the room where the future of the MIB is being forged, reserve your seat now before space runs out.
To register: https://www.ndtajax.com/mibsymposium
(transportation.gov) U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a $600 million investment to rebuild the Delaware River Bridge between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This funding by the Trump Administration will tackle gridlock on the East Coast’s busiest highway and strengthen America’s commerce and safety. […READ MORE…]
Trump’s Transportation Department Announces Record-Low Traffic Deaths & Fatality Rates in 2025
(transportation.gov) The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that traffic deaths fell to record lows in 2025. With an estimated 36,640 traffic fatalities in 2025 — a 6.7% decrease from 2024 — the nation saw its second-lowest traffic fatality rate in recorded history at 1.10 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. […READ MORE…]
(transportation.gov) U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) will invest $35 million into revitalizing America’s small shipyards.
The investment will go towards:
- Upgrading ship repair and construction facilities
- Purchasing new equipment, including cranes, plasma cutters, and welding systems
- Bolstering maritime training programs to supercharge the maritime workforce
“This 300% increase in shipyard investments underscores President Trump’s commitment to restoring America’s maritime dominance strategy,” said Secretary Duffy. […READ MORE…]
DLA Energy’s Supply Chain Fuels Artemis II Mission
By Stephanie Abdullah, Defense Logistics Agency Energy
(war.gov) When NASA’s Artemis II mission launched April 1, its success relied on a complex and critical supply chain managed by the Defense Logistics Agency Energy. DLA Energy provided more than 21,000 pounds of highly specialized propellants essential for the Orion spacecraft’s historic flight, sending humans on a journey around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The achievement was the result of a multilayered logistical operation that demanded a high degree of precision to ensure the safety of the four-person crew. […READ MORE…]
Apply for 2026 NDTA Foundation Scholarships,
now through Wednesday, April 15, 2026*
NDTA wants to remind you that we are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications are being accepted now through April 15 via e-mail at ndtahq@ndtahq.com for our four academic scholarship programs for members and their children:
- Program A – for currently enrolled college students
- Program B – for soon-to-be high school graduates accepted at an accredited institution
- Program C – for currently enrolled, distance learning college students
- Program D, The Denny Edwards Graduate Scholarship – for graduate (master’s degree) students
NDTA offers all scholarship winners a unique opportunity to join our Industry Connect Program (ICP). The ICP links interested students with an industry mentor to help them bridge to the future. More information can be found here.
NDTA is excited about the education and development of our Nation’s future logistics and transportation leaders! Providing scholarships and the ICP helps us promote learning and professional development. To learn about scholarship qualification details and how to apply, go to www.ndtahq.com/foundation/, call us at 703-751-5011 or send us an email at ndtahq@ndtahq.com. Read student testimonials from previous scholarship recipients to learn about the impact it has had on their studies and their career paths.
NDTA encourages applicants to submit early to ensure smooth processing.*
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
USTRANSCOM CYBERSECURITY PULSE NEWSLETTER
In today’s USTRANSCOM Cybersecurity Pulse:
- CISA Urges Organizations to Harden Endpoint Security Following Stryker Attack
- MCB 01-26: Awareness for Increased Phishing
- UN Project Powering Smart, Sustainable Ports in Africa
- Google Slows Android Sideloading to Trip Up Scammers
- USTRANSCOM DIB TSPs Community of Interest: Join Today for Access to Non-Publicly Available Threat and Cybersecurity Reports
- CISA, FBI have Engaged with Stryker Staff after Cyberattack, Official says
- UK: Companies House Web Glitch Exposes Corporate Details to Fraudsters
- Rip Tide of Change Roils Ocean Shipping
- NIST Updates its DNS Security Guidance for the First Time in Over a Decade
- NCA Boss Warns That Teens Are Being “Radicalized” Into Cybercrime Online
- Financial Brands Targeted in Global Mobile Banking Malware Surge
- Justice Department Disrupts Iranian Cyber Enabled Psychological Operations
- Certificate Lifespans are Shrinking and Most Organizations aren’t Ready
- GlassWorm Attack Uses Stolen GitHub Tokens to Force-Push Malware into Python Repos
Editor’s Picks
U.S. Marine Corps Flies Heavy Truck by Helicopter
(defense-blog.com) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One lifted a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during a heavy lift training exercise at Auxiliary Airfield II in Yuma, Ariz., on March 31, as part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-26.
The exercise is part of a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 that brings together the most demanding integration tasks Marine aviation performs in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, as well as joint and coalition partners.
200-kg Lift Capacity: Poland Launches Autonomous Helicopter for Logistics Ops
(thedefensepost.com) Poland is advancing battlefield logistics with a new autonomous cargo helicopter capable of hauling 200 kilograms (440 pounds) even in GPS-denied or electronic warfare environments. Known as KURIER, it can reach speeds of up to 112 miles per hour, remain airborne for 3 to 10 hours, and operate at altitudes up to 13,123 feet.
Tiltrotor Who? U.S. Military Helicopter Deliveries Rose 13 Percent in 2025
(defenseone.com) With all the talk of tiltrotors, you’d be forgiven for believing the era of conventional rotorcraft is winding down. But last year, the big three American rotorcraft manufacturers — Bell, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky — delivered a combined 199 military rotorcraft: 13 percent more than in 2024.
Marines Test Custom-built Drone in Live Fire Test, Strike Unmanned Surface Vessel
(USNI.org) Marines from the III Expeditionary Operations Training Group (III EOTG) and operators from Naval Special Warfare conducted the maritime drone strike from a Naval Special Warfare surface craft, taking out an unmanned surface vessel designed and built by the Marine team. The trial, held in Okinawa, Japan, in March, marks the latest Marine Corps drone test this year.
Navy Creating New Marketplace for Maritime Drones as it Looks to ‘Surge Capacity’ for Golden Fleet
(defensescoop.com) The Navy is setting up a one-stop-shop for medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) that carry swappable, containerized payloads in faster, multi-mission deployments, as it reshapes its model for buying autonomous watercraft that navigate, handle cargo and carry out certain military operations with little to no human input.
U.S. Army Seeks Sled-mounted Air Defense for Light Infantry
(defensenews.com) The U.S. Army wants mobile short-range air defense for light infantry forces that lack the ability to transport heavy equipment. The service is looking for sled- or pallet-mounted weapons that can be hauled by light manned and unmanned vehicles during joint forced entry, or JFE, operations such as airborne assaults, according to an Army Request for Information.
How DHL Tackled Mail and Parcel Boom during Peak Easter Season
(freightwaves.com) The ongoing integration and modernization of mail and parcel networks in Germany prepared DHL’s Post & Parcel division to handle a surge in mail and e-commerce packages for the Easter holiday season.
Post & Parcel German is in a major transformation as it responds to a secular change in its business, which has seen letter volumes steadily decline while the continued strength of online shopping propels significant growth in parcel volumes.
Enterprise Mobility Earns 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
(enterprisemobility.com) Enterprise Mobility has earned the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing the organization’s sustained excellence in employee engagement. This distinction places Enterprise Mobility among a select group of organizations that demonstrate a measurable commitment to creating a thriving workplace culture.
(maersk.com) Maersk has officially opened a 1.1 million sq. ft. fully automated global and regional distribution center in Singapore, the World Gateway II, marking a major expansion of its contract logistics and e-commerce capabilities in Asia Pacific.
Supported by the Singapore Government, the facility is designed to serve the rapidly growing demand of companies that rely on Singapore as a regional or global distribution center due to its prime location and status as a top logistics hub.
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