"This is an urgent matter," said Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Director Owen West. "Our adversaries are scaling their UAS technology, tactics, and industries at an alarming rate. ... We are acting decisively to develop new defensive and offensive capabilities to match these threats." "As directed by President Trump and Secretary Hegseth, we have begun to equip our warfighters with the best drones in the world," said DIU Deputy Director Travis Metz. "We have ordered 30,000, which are being delivered now, and will be ordering 60,000 more in September, all based on competitive events and moving supply chains to the United States as we progress." | 
