Defense Innovation Unit
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Pentagon Lab Review Targets Bureaucratic Barriers to Military Tech
Defense officials say the review aims to better integrate labs, speed testing and move capabilities to warfighters faster.
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Iran Strikes Showcase American AI, Drone and Cyber Advances
Operations in the Middle East highlight the Pentagon’s push for AI-enabled warfare, autonomous drones and integrated cyber operations.
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Pentagon Memo Creates Unified Tech Enterprise for Acquisition Modernization
War Secretary names Emil Michael "single CTO" in charge of a consolidated defense innovation portfolio as the department builds a single operating system for modernization.
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Secretary Pete Hegseth Plans to Showcase War Department Innovation
War Secretary Pete Hegseth told a crowd of over 800 of America's top military leadership he will showcase defense innovation.
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DIU Platform to Link Private Sector Innovation with Defense Needs
Digital OnRamp consolidates databases and uses AI to simplify the discovery process for both companies and DOD users.
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A Look at Efforts to Streamline Technology Innovation at DOD
Defense leaders are overcoming the "valley of death" by streamlining acquisitions and partnering with industry to accelerate tech adoption.
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AFCEA West: How Academics are Helping DOD Innovate
Naval Postgraduate School leader highlighted how academics partnering with the Defense Innovation Unit impact national security challenges.
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Pentagon Ramps Up Tech Development for Replicator Program
Defense officials stress the need for accelerated software development to scale autonomous systems and meet Replicator's summer deadline.
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Pentagon Selects Second Tranche of Replicator Drone Program
The second tranche of systems is part of the DOD’s two-year plan to field thousands of autonomous systems by August 2025.
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Trump Defense Pick Wants Faster Tech Procurement
Pete Hegseth, a combat veteran, has indicated his desire to streamline technology contracting and tackle China's threat.
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AI Development is the 'Modern-Day Arms Race,' DIU Says
Agencies are developing strategies to overcome workforce barriers and accelerate AI adoption to remain competitive in the future battlefield.
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Sea-Air-Space: NSIN Partners Up to Bring Disruptive Tech to DOD
The National Security Innovation Network’s Kedar Pavgi discusses public-private-academic partnerships advancing national security technology.
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