DLA News Archive

Sept. 9, 2025

Aviation at Ogden tackles demand signal challenges to bolster aircraft readiness

RICHMOND, Va. — The team from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden recently concluded a five-day intensive workshop aimed at refining its demand signal processes. The workshop, held Aug.18-22 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, brought together more than 150 experts from DLA Aviation, the Air Logistics Complex and Supply Chain Operations to address the complex challenge of aligning procurement practices with evolving operational needs.

Sept. 8, 2025

Machine learning has potential to revolutionize agency’s planning processes

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In response to the increasing complexity and technological demands of modern warfare, the Defense Logistics Agency is pioneering new strategies to enhance military logistics.

March 17, 2025

AI to boost efficiency, optimize logistics support as DLA standardizes use of new tech

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — AI is already empowering decisions across DLA with over 55 models in various stages of production, testing and use in areas like demand planning and supply chain risk management.

Nov. 19, 2024

DLA shares strategy for change, demand projections with industry

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Solving military supply challenges requires transparency, collaboration and data sharing between the DLA and industry, DLA’s director said during a Demand Forecast and Industry Association Leadership Meeting.

June 10, 2024

DLA director to industry: Change in sustainment is imminent

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The military services are undergoing an intense transformation that requires DLA and industry to think, act and operate differently, DLA’s director told industry association leaders June 6.

Nov. 7, 2023

New defense industrial strategy, DLA demand forecast to chart road map for logistics partners 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new National Defense Industrial Strategy set to debut in early December establishes four priorities: resilient supply chains, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition and economic deterrence.

June 29, 2022

DLA, industry leaders discuss inflation, supply chain issues

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA leaders and representatives from six industry associations discussed inflation and logistics challenges such as supply disruptions and labor shortages June 28 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Dec. 10, 2021

DLA, Army leaders discuss demand planning, service performance priorities

ARLINGTON, Va. — DLA and Army leaders met to assess supply chain issues, demand planning and mutual readiness objectives during an Army/DLA Day event at the Pentagon Dec. 7.

May 7, 2021

Industry association leaders get 2020 Supplier Survey results, new DLA Strategic Plan details

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is upping its game in how it understands industry and leverages data to improve processes, the DLA vice director told leaders of 13 industry associations in a May 5 webinar that also focused on 2020 Supplier Survey results and demand projections.  

June 9, 2020

DLA, service reps project supply demands for rest of FY 2020

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Logistics and financial planners from the Defense Logistics Agency and military services refined supply forecasts for the last four months of fiscal 2020 during separate service-specific sessions June 1-5 via teleconference.