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Defense Unicorns, in partnership with the U.S. Army's DEVCOM C5ISR Center, has launched UDS Army to expedite secure software delivery to soldiers. This initiative addresses the lengthy and costly Authorization to Operate (ATO) process that hinders innovative software vendors.

UDS Army streamlines compliance through pre-authorized environments and automated security pipelines, reducing onboarding timelines from 12-18 months to a more efficient process. It supports applications at Impact Levels 4 and 5 and facilitates trial environments for vendors. Early adopters include companies like HERE and Sandtable, enhancing the Army's software acquisition and modernization capabilities.