Pentagon Unmanned Systems Portfolio

The Department of Defense’s Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems (DRPM-UxS) brings oversight of unmanned and counter-unmanned capabilities across air, maritime, and ground domains, along with autonomy software and related support.

Its remit includes coordinating development and acquisition, directing procurement decisions, and setting shared technical and interoperability requirements. The Defense Innovation Unit is the portfolio’s primary commercial interface, connecting suppliers with pathways such as Blue UAS certification, Commercial Solutions Openings, and Other Transaction Authority. Together, these arrangements shape how commercial technologies are assessed, integrated, and acquired for military unmanned systems.