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Stay current on the cutting edge of Army innovation. Explore the latest news, insights, and media coverage of Army PIT, alongside broader developments across defense, technology, policy, industry, research, and national security. From bold ideas to breakthrough capabilities, these stories highlight how innovation is shaping the future of military operations and driving impact across every sector.
Army ‘Pathway for Innovation’ fast-tracks testing and scaling of new capabilities
As the Army accelerates its acquisition reform processes and structures, the Pathway for Innovation and Technology, is designed to rapidly field and scale technology by bridging the so-called “valley…
Rescue Reimagined: The DIU & G-TEAD’s $999,000 Prize Challenge to Revolutionize Combat Casualty Care
The Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), in partnership with U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR‑AF), launched the AI Assisted Triage &…
Army’s PIT Program Accelerating Technology Innovation
The U.S. Army is streamlining the acquisition of cutting-edge technologies, making it easier to deliver innovative solutions directly to soldiers through its Pathway for Innovation and Technology (PIT)
New Army office aims to quickly develop and scale soldier ideas
Pathway for Innovation and Technology will connect rapid-acquisition hubs to program chiefs.
New Army Office Aimed at Forging Pathway to Rapid Fielding
A new Army office, The Pathway for Innovation and Technology, is working to forge a more accessible pathway for companies to get innovative technology into the hands of…
The Army’s New Fast Lane for C-UAS Tech
The U.S. Army is standing up a new “fast lane” for counter-UAS and tactical edge systems, and it’s starting to fill up.
Army opens $26.3M innovation hub at Fort Bragg
The U.S. Army opened the Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost at Fort Bragg, a $26.3 million facility designed to speed the delivery of new technologies…
Army revolutionizes acquisition process to deliver warfighting capabilities faster
The U.S. Army is undertaking a sweeping transformation of its acquisition process, designed to dramatically accelerate the delivery of critical warfighting capabilities to Soldiers.
Secretary of War Announces Acquisition Reform
The following memorandums were referenced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during his remarks at the National War College on Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., on Friday, November 7….