DARPA

DARPA, or the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, is a U.S. government agency responsible for developing emerging technologies for national security. Established in 1958, DARPA funds and coordinates innovative research projects that can lead to breakthroughs in areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, and advanced materials. Its mission is to prevent technological surprise for the U.S. military and enhance the country's defense capabilities by fostering innovation and collaboration between government, academia, and industry. Many civilian technologies, including the internet and GPS, originated from DARPA-sponsored research.