Getting commercial technology adopted and to the warfighter quickly is the focus of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The DIU works with partners in the Defense Department (DoD) and across government to prototype, field and scale commercial solutions. Mike Madsen, director of strategic engagement at DIU, said he and his team are exploring ways to […]
Mike Madsen, Deputy Director and Director of Strategic Engagement at the Defense Innovation Unit, discusses success and lessons learned in the first five years of the DIU
Mike Madsen, director of Strategic Engagement at DIU, outlines the office’s AI efforts, and how they’ll help the Navy and other military branches perform maintenance.
David Drabkin, chair of Section 809 Panel and Mike Madsen, executive director of Section 809 Panel, discuss the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act and how their reform recommendations may make it into the draft bill.
The Pentagon has been aiming to get contracts from companies that aren’t traditionally considered defense contractors, but according to a new report by the Section 809 Panel, there are some roadblocks in the way for both sides. “We’ve gone out and interviewed companies on the east coast, the west coast, all through the country, […]
