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Defense Innovation Unit releases first set of performance metrics

Published: Oct. 30, 2019, 3 a.m.

The Defense Department stood up the Defense Innovation Unit, or DIU, in 2015. It sought to pair military planners with Silicon Valley-type companies. After a finicky start, the agency caught on and started awarding contracts. But even though it found some successes, DIU has its skeptics in Congress. They worry it doesn\u2019t have enough direction or spends without getting a final product. DIU is now out with its first long-term metrics covering two and a half years. Federal News Network\u2019s Scott Maucione spoke with Michael Madsen, DIU director of strategic engagement, about the numbers and what they mean for the unit\u2019s future. Hear more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices