Webinar: Delivering Capability Faster: Inside DIU’s Approach to Defense Innovation
March 19 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Department of War’s Drone Dominance initiative is driving new urgency around scaling U.S. production capacity and strengthening the domestic industrial base for uncrewed systems. Join Travis Metz, Deputy Director and COO of the Defense Innovation Unit, and Drone Dominance Program lead and Michael Robbins, President and CEO of AUVSI for a timely discussion on the goals behind the effort, lessons emerging from the Gauntlet program, and what industry should understand about upcoming opportunities to engage. This briefing will provide insight into how suppliers, manufacturers, and technology providers across the broader defense ecosystem can align with evolving demand signals and support accelerated capability delivery. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with program leadership during a moderated discussion and live Q&A.
Speakers:
- Travis R. Metz: Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, Defense Innovation Unit & Drone Dominance Program Lead
- Michael Robbins: President & CEO, AUVSI
