War Department Unifies Innovation Engine to Accelerate Warfighter Tech

The War Department reorganizes its innovation ecosystem to accelerate fielding of commercial technology: the Defense Innovation Unit and Strategic Capabilities Office are designated as Department of War Field Activities under a CTO-led structure, Cameron Stanley is appointed Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Owen West leads DIU, and a CTO Actions Group oversees six execution organizations to align services with innovation goals and speed acquisitions for faster delivery of technology, products, and operational capabilities to the warfighter.