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United States — Defense Innovation Unit

Tracked across 7 events · 44 articles · First seen Feb 16, 2026 · Last active Aug 11, 2026

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Business
HII Watcher USV passes DIU test
HII announced that the U.S. United States — Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) officially recognized the successful completion of the Production-Ready, Inexpensive, Maritime Expeditionary (PRIME) prototype project, featuring the Watcher small Unmanned Surface Vessel (sUSV). The…
Impact: DIU is the government agency that contracted and recognized the PRIME prototype. Its endorsement supports the transition to production, fulfilling its mission to accelerate defense innovation.
Aug 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
SpaceX, xAI Compete in Pentagon Drone Contest
Impact: The United States — Defense Innovation Unit, a part of the United States — United States Department of Defense, jointly launched the competition to bring Silicon Valley startups into defense technology development.
Feb 16, 2026 · 7 articles
4 20
Business
Fleetzero, Thoma-Sea, Glosten Autonomous Vessel Collaboration
Impact: The integrated platform is engineered to address requirements outlined by the United States — Defense Innovation Unit, indicating its relevance to advanced defense technologies and strategic interests.
Jun 02, 2026 · 6 articles
2 10
Business
HII awarded Lionfish SUUV contract
Impact: DIU collaborated in the rapid prototyping initiative that led to the Lionfish program, supporting the transition from prototype to production.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
4 10
Business
HII Celebrates REMUS UUV 25th Anniversary
Impact: The United States — Defense Innovation Unit collaborated with the United States Navy to develop the Lionfish UUV program, accelerating the adoption of commercial technologies for defense applications.
Apr 20, 2026 · 7 articles
4 0
Business
Firefly Aerospace acquires Space-ng
Impact: The United States — Defense Innovation Unit is a customer of Firefly Aerospace, with Firefly planning a space domain awareness mission for them.
Jun 25, 2026 · 6 articles
2 5
Business
RSE and Ondas invest in FPF Defense
Impact: Source of talent; Grant Fox's background.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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90 Huntington Ingalls Industries completed prototype project United States — Defense Innovation UnitHII Watcher USV passes DIU test
85 United States — Defense Innovation Unit recognized successful completion Huntington Ingalls IndustriesHII Watcher USV passes DIU test
75 Huntington Ingalls Industries selected to design United States — Defense Innovation UnitHII Watcher USV passes DIU test
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