The Institute for Defense & Business (IDB) focuses on the imperative need to increase and sustain the interchange of information between the U.S. military and the private sector. It is dedicated to furthering its goals through a unique approach combining scholarly and applied research and education.

While military and business leaders have vastly different operating constraints and objectives, they can often meet their respective objectives through similar business practices and technologies. Bringing them together is valuable to both - the military learns of the most recent and dynamic business practices, and the private sector gains a better understanding of the military's needs, which are evolving and are more likely to make use of commercial products, services, and solutions.

IDB's Newest Programs: Life Cycle Executive Leadership Program & Log21
The IDB is pleased to announce our two newest programs, Log21, aimed at the next generation of leaders in logistics and the Life Cycle Executive Leadership Program (LCELP) designed for leaders tasked with implementing life cycle approaches to sustainment and acquisition of defense systems.  The next LCELP will be taking place August 9-14 and the next Log21 course will be June 7-12.  

Tribute in Memoriam
Mr. William T. Powell, Jr.