The Defense Innovation Unit today announced contract awards to software developers supporting the Replicator initiative, highlighting their roles in advancing autonomy solutions for all-domain, attritable drones. “We believe that best in breed commercial software solutions can significantly enhance [Defense Department] modernization efforts,” Doug Beck, director of DIU, said in a statement. “Many leading AI and autonomy firms are outside of our traditional defense industrial base,” he continued, “and DIU is working actively with partners across the department to bring the...