DLA News Archive

April 30, 2026

Coaching across continents: How DLA Troop Support mentorship conquered a six-hour time difference

PHILADELPHIA — A global Continuous Process Improvement project undertaken by Defense Logistics Agency Information Technology & DLA Distribution has proven that a dedicated model for building a resilient workforce can transcend any boundary, thanks to a first-of-its-kind mentorship collaboration with experts from DLA Troop Support.

April 14, 2026

DLA Program Wins Top Defense Award for Innovation, Cost Savings

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A Defense Logistics Agency program that partners with small businesses to solve critical equipment shortages has been awarded the Department of Defense Supply Chain Excellence Award.

March 26, 2026

DLA hosts 4D symposium to help secure the future of combat logistics

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency will host Department of War, industry and academia partners at its second annual 4D Symposium April 1-2 in Alexandria.

March 17, 2026

DLA and III MEF Bridge "Valley of Death" with Prototype Warfare for Airfield Repair

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency has partnered with III Marine Expeditionary Force engineers to accelerate the development of next-generation airfield damage repair materials in a strategic effort to enhance operational readiness.

Feb. 24, 2026

DLA CIO discusses logistics, where AI potential meets reality

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s chief information officer cautioned that successfully integrating artificial intelligence requires more than just finding a use case and deploying a new tool. It demands a significant investment in the workforce and a shift in organizational culture.

Dec. 19, 2025

DLA interns contribute to sustainability and mission success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Civilian Training Corps interns recognized for their contributions during their summer assignment to the DLA Information Operations Research and Development team.

Sept. 15, 2025

DLA’s Innovation Navigators Course goes ‘on the road’ to address logistics challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency held its seventh Innovation Navigators Course Aug. 5-8. The course, hosted by DLA Research and Development, took place in Battle Creek, Michigan as part of the team’s INC on the Road tour.

Sept. 10, 2025

DLA’s Industry Collider Day serves as call to action for government, industry to collaborate and transform

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Tackling tomorrow’s logistics challenges requires the Defense Logistics Agency to transform through innovation, powered by industry that serves as architects for those solutions, the director said Sept. 3 during its Industry Collider Day.

Sept. 2, 2025

DLA Information Operations Digital Advantage Plan: Progress Update

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations is making significant strides in its Digital Advantage Acceleration Plan.

Aug. 28, 2025

DLA R&D’s expanded strategic materials program helps reduce critical materials risks

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — As administrator of the National Defense Stockpile, the Defense Logistics Agency recognizes that the availability of strategic and critical materials is a national issue, not just a defense issue, the DLA Acquisition director said during a collaboration forum here Aug. 21 to launch the strategic materials research and development program of record.