Since 1958, DARPA has held to an enduring mission: To create technological surprise for U.S. national security.

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 …

As the world changes dramatically – and even the pace of change itself increases – DARPA seeks to engage the best ideas across specialties, communities, and perspectives to solve the greatest …

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 …

Nov 20, 2025 · Redefining Possible DARPA has pushed, and will continue to push, the boundaries of technological possibility. See the dreams we turned to reality Defense Advanced Research Projects …

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 …

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 seeks compelling contributions from partners and allies for collaborative work, ultimately benefiting both nations national security. Beyond government-to-government engagement, DARPA is …

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Jun 2, 2015 · Work with DARPA Be part of a cutting-edge research and development agency that’s pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, in an energetic environment with excellent benefits.