Pentagon Innovation Chief Resigns Amid Political Tensions

Doug Beck, director of the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)—a key organization tasked with accelerating emerging technologies like autonomous drones and AI-driven weapons—resigned on August 25, 2025. Beck, a former Special Operations officer with high-profile industry experience, cited his leadership role as the “greatest honor of my life” in his farewell, while sources attributed his departure to concerns over partisan political donations.

Author: Global Ripple

Posted on: August 26, 2025