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ICYMI: The Hudson Institute hosted a webinar “Accelerating Replicator and Fielding Technologies for Today’s Fight.” Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Deputy Director Aditi Kumar shared lessons learned for scaling and fielding commercial technology across the DoD. Key to the initiative's success has been frequent and clear communication with partners in the commercial sector, Combatant Commands. “Making sure that we have that network and visibility into what’s happening in the technology sector - both domestically and overseas - that’s where DIU can add value,” she said. As the DoD moves into Replicator 2, DIU will continue to encourage innovation through clear, consistent demand signals. “What’s cutting edge today, if we do our jobs right, should not be the cutting edge in 2027 and beyond,” she said. Watch the full interview here, moderated by Bryan Clark: https://lnkd.in/e-UEj-CN
Bryan Clark Aditi Kumar Thank you for highlighting how DIU is collaborating with Allies & Partners! I think this may be the first US Think Tank to publicly do that.