The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is dedicated to "Service to the Nation" by applying rigorous statistical approaches to test design and data analysis in the defense and aerospace fields.

IDA strengthens the community through collaborative events like the DATAWorks workshops and virtual webinar series, which focus on critical areas such as cybersecurity, defense science, and machine learning applications. Our researchers conduct advanced studies, published in IDA Research Notes, providing essential insights into national security and technology policy.

IDA fosters an environment where research meets practical application, supporting fields from systems and analyses to communications and computing, ensuring a commitment to excellence and providing an equal opportunity working environment for all.