Defense Innovation Unit

US Space Force orbital reconnaissance development

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Northrop Grumman to develop U.S. Space Force spy satellite prototype

The US Space Force has initiated programs to enhance orbital surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, with Northrop Grumman serving as a key contractor. Initially, Northrop Grumman was selected for the Resilient Ra

U.S. Army Janus Program nuclear microreactor deployment

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: U.S. Army awards $2.2B for nuclear microreactors at military sites

The U.S. Army is advancing the Janus Program, a $2.2 billion initiative to deploy portable nuclear microreactors to enhance energy resilience and reduce reliance on traditional electrical grids and fossil fuel logistics.

US military MQ-9 Reaper replacement efforts

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: General Atomics unveils Wildfire long-range drone

The United States military is seeking to replace the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial system with more cost-effective, modular alternatives following significant fleet attrition in recent conflicts. General Atomics has unvei

DIU and Honeywell quantum navigation testing

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Honeywell and DIU test GPS-free quantum magnetic navigation

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Honeywell Aerospace successfully conducted a flight test of MagNav, a quantum-sensor-based magnetic navigation system. During the test, an Embraer 170 aircraft completed a 4-hour and

US Army Janus Program nuclear microreactor deployment

2 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: US Army to deploy nuclear microreactors at five military bases

The U.S. Army has launched the Janus Program, an initiative to deploy advanced nuclear microreactors across five military bases to ensure energy resilience and independence from the commercial electrical grid. The progra