The Defense Innovation Unit, the Pentagon’s conduit to Silicon Valley, is spearheading multiple initiatives to tap into commercial firms through its new Bridge Program. The program, launched in August, aims to tackle the strict policy and infrastructure requirements that have prevented new blood in the defense space. [...] Copyright © 2026 Federal News Network. All rights reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.
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