Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is a research and development agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for developing emerging technologies for military use. It manages over $4 billion in R&D programs focused on national security, including AI, autonomy, cyber, space, biotech, and advanced materials, driving transformative capabilities like stealth technology and precision weapons. In the defense industry, DARPA funds high-risk, high-reward projects through collaboration with academia, industry, and government partners.