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Department of Defense Appoints Sonu Shankar As Principal Deputy CIO

PRIVATEAug 26, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Position

Chief Information Officer

Company

Department of Defense

Sonu Shankar
SecurityGovernment

Description

On August 25, the Department of Defense announced the appointment of Sonu Shankar as the principal deputy Chief Information Officer. In this role, Shankar will focus on advancing the Pentagon’s technology priorities and enhancing its technological edge.

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Company

Department of Defense

About

The Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government responsible for the military and national security of the United States.

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