NDIA First Coast Chapter is a part of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), which serves as a platform for collaboration among government, industry, and academia to address national security and defense needs. The chapter convenes events and forums to exchange ideas, encourage research and development, and analyze evolving threats to national security. It also monitors, advocates for, and educates government stakeholders on policy matters crucial to the defense industrial base, ensuring a competitive national technology and industrial base. Additionally, the chapter provides education, training, and advocacy to support a capable Defense Industrial Base for national security.