DIU seeking 'ready now' uncrewed systems via $20M 'Project G.I.' prize challenge

By Theresa Maher / June 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The Defense Innovation Unit is looking for "ready now" uncrewed systems enabling enhanced mission effectiveness for small military cells operating in contested environments, the organization said in an open call for its latest prize challenge issued yesterday. The Project G.I. prize challenge comes as adversary nations’ adoption of uncrewed system capabilities increases in speed and scale, requiring the Defense Department to “identify, assess and integrate next-generation UxS solutions at a faster pace to maintain tactical and strategic overmatch,” DIU said...

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