The Space and Missile Defense Working Group (SMDWG) provides technical leadership, support, and education for the defense of our deployed forces and our nation from ballistic and cruise missiles.

Purpose

• Support collective and informed advocacy on Space and Missile Defense programs

• Assist in the decision making process with respect to Space and Missile Defense

• Educate the general population and elected representation on Space and Missile Defense

• Encourage and facilitate the exchange of information between industry and government with particular reference to Space and Missile Defense

Membership is open to all members of industry, government, and the local community who are concerned with space and missile defense issues and are members of NDIA or Affiliate.

The Working Group meets once a month, usually on the 3d Thursday. Videos and charts from past meetings can be viewed here.

SMDWG July 2025 Special Session!

Our Special Session for the Wed 9 July SMDWG will be a discussion on Golden Dome for America led by Riki Ellison, Founder and CEO of Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance.  Content will include what Golden Dome is, what it means for the Defense Industry, and what it means for North Alabama. This special session is hosted by Cepeda Systems.

Location will be Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) on UAH Campus UAH I2C Building (Room 104), 850 Ben Graves Dr, Huntsville, AL 35816. The Special Session will be held in Room 104, accessed directly from outside the building for convenience.

Doors will open at 0800 for Networking and refreshments and the presentation will start at 0830.  Don’t miss this great informational and networking opportunity.

No RSVPs required and visitors are welcome - see you there!

SMDWG July 2025 Meeting

Our speaker for the Thu 17 July SMDWG will be COL Adam Miller, the Deputy Director for Directed Energy, Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, US Army.  This vitally important briefing topic is offered as a precursor to the August SMD Symposium.

Location will be Yulista Conference Center at 8600 Advanced Gateway in the Redstone Gateway Park just outside Redstone Gate 9.

Doors will open at 0800 for Networking and refreshments and the presentation will start at 0830.  Don’t miss this great informational and networking opportunity.

No RSVPs required - see you there!

SMDWG April 2025 Meeting

The April meeting of the SMDWG was held Wednesday 16 April at Venturi, LLC conference room at 360D Quality Circle, Suite 400 Huntsville, AL 35806.

COL Pat Farrell, the Project Manager for Mid-Range Capability Weapon System and Task Force STRIKE at PEO Missiles and Space, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama was our guest speaker.  His slides are here