Former Apple Exec. DAN BECK resigned as Hegseth DIU unit head : in charge of latest technology given to PENTAGON

Doug Beck,

stepped down August 25, 2025

abruptly telling his staff in an email

after leading the Pentagon's "DEFENSE

INNOVATION UNIT"

He is a Naval Reserve captain;

that unit is responsible for

fielding Drone technology and 

AI-driven weapons through the

Replicator Initiative of the Pentagon/ D o D.

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