

DARPA X-planes paved the way for the F-47
Under contracts with DARPA, Boeing and Lockheed Martin designed two X-planes as risk reduction for the NGAD Platform.


DARPA X-planes paved the way for the F-47
Under contracts with DARPA, Boeing and Lockheed Martin designed two X-planes as risk reduction for the NGAD Platform.


DARPA X-planes paved the way for the F-47
Under contracts with DARPA, Boeing and Lockheed Martin designed two X-planes as risk reduction for the NGAD Platform.
Communities
Our program managers work closely with partners and stakeholders of all kinds. Together, we create technological surprise for U.S. national security.
Technical Offices
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.
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.