<ul><li>The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced two significant initiatives: the $20 million Project G.I. Challenge to fast-track next-generation UAS solutions and a new framework inviting third-party assessors to support Blue UAS NDAA compliance.</li><li>Project G.I. Challenge is a $20 million global competition to integrate resilient and secure UAS platforms into Department of Defense (DoD) operations, addressing emerging operational needs in contested environments.</li><li>DIU is opening the Blue UAS compliance process to third-party assessors, transitioning from its previous sole assessment role, expected to be operational by late summer 2025.</li><li>Industry responses include initiatives like Green UAS and Trusted Cyber to broaden trusted drone solutions, emphasizing security and reliability for commercial and non-defense government users.</li></ul>

DIU’s Dual Announcements: Project G.I. Challenge and Blue UAS Overhaul Reflect Shifting Landscape for Trusted Drone Certification

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