DARPA programs focus on the fundamental research required to establish proof of concept. Performer teams define the path for putting new technologies into use in service of our nation’s warfighters, and …

Managed by our technical offices, DARPA programs span the laboratory and applied sciences and advanced engineering disciplines. Typically structured in phases, each program tackles an urgent …

DARPA challenged the research community to achieve the tight integration of chips to the scale of the entire semiconductor wafer from which, normally, hundreds of chips would be diced and then …

Jan 20, 2026 · Step into the future of science and engineering. Search DARPA stories for world-changing results and new opportunities to contribute as a program manager, research performer, or …

Jun 17, 2025 · Following successful flight testing this summer, DARPA intends to transition the aircraft and capabilities developed under the ANCILLARY program to the U.S. military services by the end of …

DARPA research played a central role in launching the information revolution, including furthering much of the conceptual basis for today’s internet – a ubiquitous, global network for sharing digital …

DARPA people are visionary leaders responsible for conceptualizing, funding, and overseeing cutting-edge research and development projects that advance technology and innovation in support of …

May 16, 2025 · The DARPA-led team brought together industry and government, including the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and the High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility (HELSTF) at the U.S. …

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DARPA has taken the lead in pioneering research to develop the next generation of AI algorithms, which will transform computers from tools into problem-solving partners. DARPA research aims to enable …