Raj Shah

A look at the origins of the Defense Innovation Unit

Written by two of the agency’s early leaders, Raj Shah and Chris Kirchhoff, a new book details the beginning days of the Defense Innovation Unit.

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Military officials encouraged by possible budget reforms, but want Congress to address CRs too

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DoD needs to invest heavier in emerging tech to attract new companies, experts say

Defense

Army sergeant gets 25 years in prison for supporting ISIS

Federal Newscast

Pentagon’s DIU picks new leader amid existential changes

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As OTAs grow, traditional contractors are reaping the benefits

Contracting

OMB: Taxpayers still gain more than they pay from federal regulations

Federal Newscast

DIUx leader Raj Shah bows out

Reporter's Notebook

DoD reshuffles panel tasked with speedy adoption of cloud computing

Defense

OTA contracts are the new cool thing in DoD acquisition

Acquisition

DIUx still chugging along in the Trump administration

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Lawmakers demand answers on DIUx plan

Congress fences off funds for the Defense Innovation Unit Experiment until DoD submits a report.

Defense

DIUx leader has hopes for innovation organization’s survival past January

The Defense Department’s innovation hub chief is optimistic about his organization’s chances during the presidential transition.

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DIU-X touts $36 million in rapid contracts, but most dollars went to established firms

Defense

The Pentagon’s startup-style outfit for reaching out to innovative companies may have cracked the code for speeding up DoD’s famously ponderous acquisition system.