valley of death Archives

Pentagon creating new role to break down ‘language barrier’ between non-traditional vendors, DOD

The so-called “transition concierge” role will act as “the translator between the non-traditional [companies] and the weapon system developers,” according to Dave Tremper.

Dec 8, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

There isn’t just one Valley of Death: Tackling the DOD transition problem

In this op-ed written by Dcode, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology William “Willie” Nelson shares his definition of the infamous "Valley of…

Mar 1, 2023 By Meagan Metzger

(Photo by Jon Dasbach, U.S. Cyber Command)

Cyber Command, DARPA ink agreement to transition innovative technologies for operational use

The new agreement is meant to bridge the valley of death and get more cyber capabilities into operational use.

Nov 28, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

John Sherman, Department of Defense Chief Information Officer, participates in a virtual panel, April 15, 2021. (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)

DOD addressing ‘obstacle course’ of impediments holding back work with cybersecurity startups

John Sherman and others in the Pentagon are working to eradicate roadblocks keeping cybersecurity startups and other companies from scaling business with the Department of Defense.

Nov 10, 2022 By Billy Mitchell

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Heidi Shyu speaks to Defense Writers via zoom at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 13, 2022. (DoD photo by United States Marine Corps Sgt. Taryn Sammet)

Pentagon awards $100M to accelerate innovative tech adoption from nontraditional contractors

Ten nontraditional contractors were each given $10 million to help bring prototype technology into full production.

Jul 21, 2022 By Billy Mitchell