Latest "Defense Innovation Unit" stories

House panel proposes expanded role for Pentagon’s top tech official

The draft fiscal 2024 defense policy bill would expand the role to focus more heavily on commercial technology integration.

By Courtney Albon

4 months ago

SVB demise drew quick response from Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit

Prior to the government’s decision to intervene, DIU considered whether the agency has any tools to support defense startups exposed by the bank's failure.

By Courtney Albon

6 months ago

Industry group unveils cyber vetting process for non-military drones

Green UAS builds on a DIU program called Blue UAS, which established a streamlined process for DoD to certify U.S.-made drones for military use.

By Courtney Albon

7 months ago

Congress poised to back multiyear weapons purchases, LaPlante says

Congress is expected to expand U.S. weapons production to levels unseen since the Cold War.

11 months ago

Pentagon goes public to fill Defense Innovation Unit post amid pressure from Congress

The Pentagon’s technology shop posted a job opening this week for a new Defense Innovation Unit director, an unusual move for such a high-level position.

By Courtney Albon

15 months ago

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