Doug Beck Archives

River entrance of the U.S. Department of Defense. (Getty Images)

DOD names officials temporarily helming key tech offices as the Pentagon awaits new leadership

In conversations this week, sources revealed who is functioning in some of the Pentagon's key technology-focused roles during the early days of Trump's second term.

Jan 22, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

With growing presence, DIU continues efforts to lower barriers for new entrants

“I think now we’re in an even better position to focus on what the big rocks are, which are really around how do we lower the barriers…

Jan 3, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

Pentagon unveils winners of Replicator software contracts

More than 100 vendors submitted proposals via commercial solutions openings, according to the Defense Innovation Unit.

Nov 20, 2024 By Jon Harper

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Sept. 13, 2024. (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)

Exclusive: Defense Secretary Austin unveils aims to push counter-UAS tech in Replicator 2.0

DefenseScoop has exclusive details on what's to come under Replicator 2.0 via a memorandum signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

Sep 30, 2024 By Brandi Vincent Mikayla Easley

Gen. Laura Richardson, Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown, and DIU Director Beck meet with colleagues and counterparts in Chile. (DIU Photo)

DIU chief joins military leaders in Chile to discuss emerging technology priorities

Doug Beck briefed DefenseScoop on his recent trip.

Aug 30, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Image of a 3D printer (iStock/Getty Images)

DIU creating roster of advanced manufacturing companies to scale defense tech production

“What we’re doing now is essentially creating a program that pre-vets for quality, security [and] adversarial capital," DIU Director Doug Beck said.

Aug 8, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Doug Beck engages with companies and investors at the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub in Hawaii, summer 2024. (DIU photo)

DIU, Indo-Pacific Command leaders connect in Hawaii on Replicator

Doug Beck and his team also visited the Hawaii Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub.

Aug 2, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Steven Butow greets U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III at the DIU offices in Mountain View, California. (Photo courtesy of DIU)

DIU gets new military deputy

The Defense Innovation Unit filled another key position.

Jun 11, 2024 By Jon Harper

Retired Vice Adm. Ann Rondeau, president of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), and Doug Beck, director of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions during the Sea-Air-Space conference in National Harbor, Maryland, April 9, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Ed Early)

DIU, Naval Postgraduate School partner up to prototype tech, exchange talent

The leaders of the organizations briefed DefenseScoop on a new MOU and what it means for each of their hubs.

Apr 9, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visits Doug Beck, Director, Defense Innovation Unit, Moffett Field, Calif, Dec. 1, 2023. Secretary Austin spend time with DIU personnel who are accelerating the adoption of leading commercial technology throughout the military and growing the national security innovation base.DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)

With new hires and a fresh vision, the Pentagon unveils DIU 3.0

Doug Beck unveiled his strategic vision for DIU 3.0 in a 9-page plan.

Feb 7, 2024 By Brandi Vincent