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DIU Seeks Funding for Active Response to Interference Against Commercial Satellite Operators

Leandra Bernstein

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

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DIU Seeks Funding for Active Response to Interference Against Commercial Satellite Operators

Lt. Col. Allen Varghese, deputy director of DIU’s Space Portfolio, speaking at MILSATCOM USA on June 16. Photo: Via Satellite

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is lining up funding for a project that will enable Department of Defense entities to actively respond to electromagnetic interference (EMI) incidents against commercial operators. A contract vehicle is in place for a prototype that would leverage industry data to quickly report commercial satcom interference events to entities with Title 10 authorities, according to Space Force Lt. Col. Allen Varghese, deputy director of DIU’s Space Portfolio. Title 10 outlines the role of the U.S. Armed Forces. “While…

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