Is UDS MOSA? Yes.
Is UDS MOSA? Yes. We hear this question a lot: “Is Defense Unicorns’ Unified Defense Stack (UDS) MOSA compliant?” There’s a lot to unpack there, […]
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Articles and Insights
Explore expert insights from Defense Unicorns on secure software delivery, DevSecOps, and innovation in mission-critical environments.
From Open Source to the Flight Line: A Conversation with Eddie Zaneski
Eddie Zaneski never expected to work in defense technology. Then a chance conversation changed the course of his career, leading him to join Defense Unicorns […]
On Vendor Lock
Open Source Software is a founding principle of Defense Unicorns because we believe vendor lock is harmful to national security. Three Problems with Vendor-Locked Systems […]
In support of open weight AI
We’re proud to sign this letter in support of open weight AI alongside Microsoft and other industry leaders. Since our founding, we’ve believed that open […]
When Warfighters Control Their Own Software: A Conversation with Austen Bryan
Austen Bryan is Defense Unicorns’ chief strategy and product officer. He came to the company straight from active duty; a Skillbridge success story who’s held […]
Defense Unicorns Joins the Spire 71 Car for the Anduril 250
For the first time, a national-level race will be held on an active military installation, as part of the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary. A milestone […]
Authorization to Operate Explained
The Authorization to Operate Process for Defense Software Every information system that touches a federal or defense network must earn permission to operate, and that […]
Warhacker: Don’t Just Talk About Problems, Build the Solutions
There are plenty of DOW conferences where people gather to talk about problems, get fired up, and then do nothing. Warhacker is not one of […]
Announcing UDS Core 1.0
After years of enabling warfighting missions, Defense Unicorns is proud to announce that UDS Core has reached version 1.0! UDS Core is the backbone of […]
Runtime Security in UDS Core: Standardizing on Falco
UDS Core now ships with Falco as the default runtime detection tool, reducing operational complexity and strengthening real-time threat detection in airgapped and egress-limited environments.
Pepr 1.0: A Production-Grade Kubernetes Operator and Admission Controller
We’re proud to announce Pepr 1.0, a production-grade Kubernetes operator and admission controller that eliminates manual configuration and ensures deterministic automation.
From Six Months to Two Days: Accelerating ATO for Navy and Beyond
In the DoD, Authorization to Operate (ATO) has long been a bottleneck measured in months, not weeks. Defense Unicorns’ Unified Defense Stack (UDS) changes that. By automating compliance evidence…
Automating Rebuildable Secure Pipelines with Zarf
Automate your secure pipelines for Continuous Delivery with Zarf to enhance efficiency and quality in your development process using zarf.
Airgap Deployments Are Like Camping
Off-grid deployment made simple. UDS packages everything your mission needs to run inside an airgapped environment—no Internet, no guesswork.
Istio Ambient: Simplifying Service Mesh in UDS Core
Simplify your service mesh with Istio Ambient and UDS Core—reduce sidecar complexity and deploy secure, scalable solutions in minutes.
The Strategic Reasons for DevSecOps
The ability to deliver fast only matters if it serves purpose. DevSecOps helps you build that secure, strategic advantage—one step at a time.
UDS: Enable ATO in Days, Not Months
UDS simplifies the ATO process with built-in ATO compliance—featuring automated controls, secure CI/CD, and faster approvals in disconnected environments.
Why UDS? Integrate Once, Deploy Anywhere.
Secure software delivery using UDS’s CI/CD pipeline across air-gapped, disconnected, and tactical systems—supporting zero-trust and compliance.
US Army Software Factory Drives Modernization in Software Engineering
The Army Software Factory is transforming soldiers into software engineers, driving mission-ready innovation with DevSecOps.
Managing CVEs in Defense Systems for Real-Time Risk Mitigation
Stop just identifying vulnerabilities—start managing them. See how UDS Core enables mission-ready vulnerability management and runtime CVE mitigation.
I’m Too Smart to Make Mistakes
Do you make mistakes? Me too. Maybe we just need to learn from others who are smarter than we are.
Review Board Dramatic Theater
Why CABs and ARBs fail: explore how approval boards create risk, waste time, and why shifting left is the path to secure, efficient software delivery.
AI is taking our jobs!
Explore how GenAI is reshaping software engineering, DevOps, and developer workflows—what’s hype, what’s real, and who’s actually at risk.
You’re Probably Solving the Wrong Problem
If you don’t aim right, you’ll miss. Software supply chain thinking reveals where your dev process is leaking value.