Since its establishment 10 years ago, DIU has lived through shifting reporting structures and uneven administrative support, doing great things. But at times, its portfolio overlapped with other parts of the department. Effective today, DIU is designated a Department of War Field Activity. Providing exceptional tech scouting, rapid contracting and other common services to the Department executed at commercial tempo. The CTO will provide support to DIU for administrative and resource matters and ensure that the Unit's efforts fit into the Department's innovation priorities. (30:01–30:07)
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Asserts that the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is now designated as a Department of War Field Activity.
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