Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is an agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for the development of emerging technologies for use by the military. Founded in 1958, DARPA has a staff of approximately 630 people and is headquartered in the United States. The agency's mission is to maintain the technological superiority of the U.S. military by funding and managing research and development projects that have the potential to create breakthrough technologies. DARPA has been responsible for the development of numerous technologies that have had a significant impact on the military and civilian sectors, including the internet, GPS, and stealth technology.

Revenue

Founded

1958

Headcount

625

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Ownership

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News Summary:

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) partnered with the UL Research Institutes’ Digital Safety Research Institute on Wednesday, [Date not specified] to research and develop methods for detecting and characterizing AI-generated media. In August 2022, DARPA announced phase two of the NOMARS program. Also, DARPA confirmed the USX-1 Defiant uncrewed surface vessel (USV) prototype is prepared for sea trials. Awarded a $6.8 million contract to Narf Industries PLC, a three-year deal will pay $2.6 million initially, with subsequent payments contingent on performance and budget approvals. Furthermore, DARPA funded Elve, a deep-tech startup, to develop a solution using its LAM3D additive manufacturing process to significantly reduce production times for Travelling-Wave Tubes (TWTs). Finally, DARPA issued a call for proposals to develop methods for growing large-scale biomechanical structures in space.

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