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A NATO flag is set up prior to the signing ceremony of the law, ratifying the NATO Protocol on Finland and Sweden’s membership, on board the Polish Navy frigate ORP Kosciuszko in Gdynia in July 22, 2022. (Photo by MATEUSZ SLODKOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

NATO unveils first opportunities for its new innovation accelerator program

NATO’s new DIANA initiative is set to officially go into operation on Monday, with the kickoff of its first-ever pilot challenge.

Jun 16, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

From left: Dr. Nick Glavin, Dr. Ajit Roy and Dr. Michael McConney stand with a nanomaterial deposition chamber at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 24, 2021. The trio are increasing the availability of nano materials by building stronger ties with industry, government and academia in India. The Air Force Research Laboratory established a new Strategic Partnering Directorate, or AFRL/SP, achieve greater alignment, effectiveness and efficiencies in supporting partnership priorities across the Department of the Air Force’s science and technology enterprise. AFRL/SP will now manage international partnerships for the laboratory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Patrick Foose).

Air Force Research Lab unveils major realignment of partnerships with launch of new directorate

DefenseScoop was recently briefed on the lab’s new ‘one-stop shop for partnerships.’

Feb 27, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Mike Madsen, DIU, DOD — Mike Madsen speaks June 5, 2019, at FedTalks in Washington, D.C. (FedScoop)

Defense Innovation Unit aims to build upon last year’s ‘history-making’ deliveries in 2023

The agency’s acting director briefed DefenseScoop on a newly released year-in-review report.

Jan 25, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomes Japan’s Minister of Defense Yasukazu Hamada to the Pentagon on Jan. 12, 2023. (Photo by Brandi Vincent)

U.S. and Japan deepen military cooperation to advance disruptive technologies

The U.S. and Japanese militaries have strengthened their alliance and intelligence ties in recent years — particularly in response to China’s growing military prowess in the Indo-Pacific…

Jan 18, 2023 By Brandi Vincent