She previously helped co-found the Defense Department's Tradewinds Marketplace for commercial AI and data products.

Both West and Metz will report directly to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a source told DefenseScoop.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled AutoWarCom during his “State of the Force” address at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.

The initiative marks the unit’s latest move under Owen West’s leadership to rapidly supply measurable combat power to the joint force.

Two senior officials discussed the Defense Innovation Unit's plan to equip American forces with the right and best weapons, faster than ever before.

In an exclusive interview with DefenseScoop, Owen West shared new details about his vision to reshape DIU’s operational structure to fit its modern mission.

DefenseScoop has early details about a major reorganization effort and shake-up that was recently initiated by DIU's new director, Owen West.

Senior officials shared new details about those and other pursuits to rapidly enhance the U.S. drone industry and associated weapons arsenal.

In his first memo to DIU employees, West listed his top priorities for the unit going forward.

The Pentagon anticipates buying 150,000 drones in the final phase of the initiative.