Free story: Vaunted Defense Innovation Unit nearing inflection point

The Defense Innovation Unit, known for being the Pentagon's Silicon Valley outreach team, could be headed for a crossroads as it is poised to lose its longest-serving leader at a time when some in Congress -- critical of top military officials' commitment to the highly visible but small-budget organization -- are rallying to boost investment in the outfit.

In a new, in-depth story, Inside Defense explores the challenges and opportunities that Pentagon and Capitol Hill insiders say could be ahead for DIU.

Read the free story.