The Defense Department office aimed at catalyzing private investment in technology areas deemed critical to national security expects to announce its first available funds by the end of this year, with its eye on awarding the money in early 2025, according to its director. “The goal for us is, by the end of the year, to have the first [Notice of Funds Availability] on the street, be taking applications, starting to move towards actually making loans early next year,” Jason...