DIU (Defense Innovation Unit) announced a major restructuring, consolidating from seven portfolios to three “spearheads”: Autonomous Warfare, Kill Web, and 10X (radical cost/speed reduction). Backed by Secretary Hegseth’s “commercial first” mandate, DIU aims to convert over $200 billion in private defense-tech investment into fielded capabilities, moving away from reliance on legacy prime contractors. Major General Joseph Kungl was named DIU’s first active-duty general officer to better connect commercial innovation with military operational needs. AI is a cross-cutting priority across all three portfolios.
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