Program

DIU Replicator Initiative

Supports rapid deployment of autonomous systems through military and government prototyping initiatives.

Defense Innovation UnitUnited StatesOther Transaction (OT)

About

DIU Replicator Initiative is the Department of War program that aims to field thousands of low-cost, attritable autonomous systems across air, ground, maritime and space domains. Launched in August 2023 and managed by DIU, it was built to counter mass by moving commercial autonomy into military use on a compressed timeline.

Replicator 1 targeted all-domain attritable autonomy, while Replicator 2 …

Industries covered

AerospaceAIAUTONOMYCybersecurityDefenseRobotics

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Upcoming rounds

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: One-off.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.diu.mil