Defense Innovation Unit

US Taps Northrop Grumman, True Anomaly for GHOST-R Satellite Prototypes

The US Defense Innovation Unit, in partnership with Space Systems Command, has selected Northrop Grumman and True Anomaly to deliver reconnaissance satellite prototypes for geostationary Earth orbit.

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NUE Develops Stealthier Portable Power for US Troops

Battlefield power can come with an unwanted cost: the noise and heat that reveal where troops are operating. New Use Energy Solutions is developing portable energy nodes aimed at reducing that risk.

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ALL.SPACE Joins US Program to Scale Production of Military Satellite Terminals

The US Defense Innovation Unit has selected ALL.SPACE for a project aimed at scaling the production of dual-use space systems.

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Pentagon Taps Tesseract to Advance Containerized Drone Swarm Launcher

The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has selected Tesseract Ventures to advance in the Containerized Autonomous Drone Delivery System prototyping program, which aims to field containerized launch systems for autonomous drone swarms.

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Aalyria Expands Classified Defense Operations Through New Pittsburgh Facility

Aalyria has signed an agreement to use a new Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility under construction in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pentagon Opens Hunt for Disposable Drones to Complement MQ-9A Reaper

The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has launched a competition for a low-cost, modular unmanned aerial system capable of performing many of the missions handled by the MQ-9A Reaper.

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Mach Industries Lands US DIU Contract for Long-Range Strike Maritime Drone

The US Defense Innovation Unit has awarded Mach Industries a contract to serve as the aircraft integrator for the Runway Independent Maritime Expeditionary Strike program and lead its development and overall execution.

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Pentagon Launches $10M Challenge for Autonomous Mine Neutralization

The US Navy and Defense Innovation Unit have launched a $10-million prize challenge to seek next-generation commercial mine countermeasure solutions capable of detecting and neutralizing naval mines at standoff distances.

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Hermeus to Demo High-Mach Drone Flight Under $159M DIU Contract

Hermeus has been awarded a $159-million contract to showcase high-Mach drone flight capabilities for the US Department of Defense.

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Nikon Wins DLA Contract for 3D Printing Pilot Program

Metal 3D printing company Nikon AM Synergy has secured a contract to produce defense components using additive manufacturing for the US Defense Logistics Agency.

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