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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Acronym
DARPA
Entity Type
Government Agency
Industry
Technology
Location
United States

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is designed to drive private sector talent towards technology related defense projects

Industries

Technology

Mentioned by the Following

Industries

Aerospace & Defense

DARPA has contributed to 

  • US early space program
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Silicone Microchips
  • GPS
  • Stealth Fighter Jets
  • The Internet (ARPANET sent hte first communication between computers)


DARPA HISTORY

  • Predecessor was ARPA (Advanced Research Projects Agency)
    • Formed by President Eisenhower after the Soviets launched Sputnik
  • Became DARPA(From ARPA) in the 1970s

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