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US DIU quantum sensing flight test advances GPS-free aircraft navigation

The US Defence Innovation Unit flight-tested a magnetic navigation system capable of guiding aircraft across open oceans independent of GPS.

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Sep 7, 2026 · byAir Force Technology

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GE Aerospace Secures DIU Contract to Develop Mach 5 Hypersonic Test Platform

Aviation News – GE Aerospace has secured a pivotal contract from the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop Derecho, an air-launched hypersonic test vehicle...

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Sep 4, 2026 · byAviation News EU

GE Aerospace wins Pentagon contract to build Mach 5 hypersonic test vehicle

GE Aerospace has received a US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) contract to develop an air-launched hypersonic test vehicle… The post GE Aerospace wins Pentagon contract to build Mach 5 hypersonic test vehicle appeared first on AeroTime .

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Sep 3, 2026 · byAeroTime

Degree Of Survivability Key Question For DIU/USAF MMA Program

The degree of survivability for future massed modular aircraft (MMA) is a key question for the program. This month, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and U.S. Air Force announced MMA to replace […] The post Degree Of Survivability Key Question For DIU/USAF MMA Program appeared first on Aviation Tech Today .

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Jul 23, 2026 · byAvionics International

DIU And Air Force Collaborating On MQ-9A Follow-On

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Air Force are collaborating on a project to replace the General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper which, depending on payload, can cost up to $50 million apiece. “The […] The post DIU And Air Force Collaborating On MQ-9A Follow-On appeared first on Aviation Tech Today .

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Jul 16, 2026 · byAvionics International

Mach Industries Wins DIU Contract For Runway-Independent Navy Drones

Startup weapons developer Mach Industries on June 16 announced it won a contract award to serve as aircraft integrator for a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) program focused on developing runway-independent […] The post Mach Industries Wins DIU Contract For Runway-Independent Navy Drones appeared first on Aviation Tech Today .

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Jun 18, 2026 · byAvionics International

DIU Awards $159 Million For Hermeus To Demonstrate High-Mach Flight And Payload Release

Hermeus on May 28 said it has received a $159 million contract modification from the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to demonstrate high-Mach flight and high-speed payload carry and release […] The post DIU Awards $159 Million For Hermeus To Demonstrate High-Mach Flight And Payload Release appeared first on Aviation Tech Today .

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Jun 4, 2026 · byAvionics International