Communities

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Our program managers work closely with partners and stakeholders of all kinds. Together, we create technological surprise for U.S. national security.  

Technical Offices

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Our six technical offices put DARPA’s mission into action. Their leaders and program managers plan and execute a constantly evolving portfolio of research programs, challenges, and transition activities. 

Biological Technologies Office
Defense Sciences Office
Information Innovation Office
Microsystems Technology Office
Strategic Technology Office
Tactical Technology Office

Research process

DARPA pursues research that leads to transformational change rather than incremental advances. It does so collaboratively as part of a robust innovation ecosystem that includes academic, industry, and defense and government partners from diverse disciplines and approaches.

 

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