We’re constantly pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to ensure technological superiority and protect the warfighter. It was a privilege to work alongside the U.S. Army III Armored Corps' 36th Engineer Brigade at their combat breaching demonstration. With our Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environment with Resiliency (RACER) technology, the team showed how autonomous systems can take on some of the most dangerous tasks—allowing soldiers to stay farther from the fight and out of harm’s way. The demonstration proved not just what the technology can do, but how it can change the future of force protection. Learn more about RACER: https://lnkd.in/eHGbwXFi Video by Sgt. Gabriel Villalobos, Fort Hood, Texas
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Arlington, VA 288,587 followers
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DARPA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense with a singular and enduring mission: to make pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for national security. The Agency explicitly reaches for transformational change instead of incremental advances. To do so, it works within an innovation ecosystem that includes academic, corporate and governmental partners, with a constant focus on the Nation’s military Services, which work with DARPA to create new strategic opportunities and novel tactical options. DARPA comprises approximately 220 government employees in six technical offices, including nearly 100 program managers, who together oversee about 250 research and development programs. DARPA goes to great lengths to identify, recruit and support excellent program managers—extraordinary individuals who are at the top of their fields and are hungry for the opportunity to push the limits of their disciplines. These leaders, who are at the very heart of DARPA’s history of success, come from academia, industry and government agencies for limited stints, generally three to five years. That deadline fuels the signature DARPA urgency to achieve success in less time than might be considered reasonable in a conventional setting. Program managers address challenges broadly, spanning the spectrum from deep science to systems to capabilities, but ultimately they are driven by the desire to make a difference. They define their programs, set milestones, meet with their performers and assiduously track progress. But they are also constantly probing for the next big thing in their fields, communicating with leaders in the scientific and engineering community to identify new challenges and potential solutions. DARPA is always on the lookout for outstanding individuals who can meet our demanding needs in the Agency’s technical and support offices. Interested individuals may submit a resume/CV to employment@darpa.mil.
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External link for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
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- Arlington, VA
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Imagine an injured warfighter on a modern battlefield, facing evacuation delays & limited access to advanced medical care. Our Live Chain initiative is helping to ensure that U.S. warfighters have the best possible outcome through advanced research & development in: • Hemorrhage Control • Resuscitation & Stabilization • Pain Management & Anesthesia • Traumatic Brain Injury • Autonomous Systems & AI Learn more about our efforts to transform battlefield medicine: https://lnkd.in/eieyW2pW
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Transform mission-driven modeling and simulation with DARPAVERSE, our new Special Topic Area on the ERIS Marketplace! With DARPAVERSE, we’re challenging innovators to rethink how warfighters, analysts, and program managers can build and explore complex operational concepts. The goal is ambitious: Enable users to create multi-domain models of missions and scenarios in under a day -- accelerating insight, iteration, and decision support. If you’re working on novel approaches in modeling, simulation, software environments, or operational visualization, we want to see your ideas. Submit a 7-minute video pitch through the ERIS Marketplace and put your innovation directly in front of government decision makers. Submissions accepted through December 31, 2025. We encourage early submissions to allow time for revisions. Learn more and submit: https://lnkd.in/eAENryWd
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We invite scientists, researchers, and engineers to help pioneer game-changing capabilities for our warfighters. DARPA's Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is hosting Discover DSO Day (D3) in Orlando on Jan. 13, 2026. The nation's science and technology community are invited to attend to learn more about DSO's mission, understand funding opportunities, and hear from and engage program managers. Together, we can continue to generate world-leading technologies and capabilities, which is critical to the Agency's mission to create and prevent technological surprise for national security. D3 Orlando is the latest outreach event for DSO, which has hosted similar events in Chicago, San Francisco, and Boston over the past two years. The event is in person only. For more information and to register visit: https://lnkd.in/edy2UPQB
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Earlier this month, 11 companies were selected to advance to Stage B of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI). In Stage A, they presented bold technical concepts; now, the QBI team will rigorously assess their R&D plans to determine if they’re on track to meet both near-term milestones and deliver on the ultimate objective: a useful quantum computer by 2033. This transition to Stage B builds on other QBI milestones, including Google Quantum AI's entry into Stage A in September and the advancement of Microsoft and PsiQuantum to the final phase of the Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing (US2QC) program, which mirrors Stage C of QBI. Looking ahead, more companies may join Stage B. These could be either current Stage A teams or new organizations that enter QBI through an upcoming solicitation planned for 2026, aimed at further expanding participation from the quantum computing community. Check out the QBI program to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewBZnKPS
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Interested in competing in the DARPA Lift Challenge? Join our live virtual webinar on Dec. 4 with Program Manager Phillip “Donna” Smith for a detailed discussion about the competition before the application period opens in January. The DARPA Lift Challenge is a $6.5 million prize competition to encourage new designs for unmanned aircraft systems (AKA aerial drones) that can carry payloads more than four times their weight. This improvement would redefine vertical lift aviation, unlocking a new range of possibilities for both military and civilian applications. Visit darpa.mil/lift for details and registration link.
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We're #hiring a new Maritime Leader/Program Manager, DARPA in Washington DC-Baltimore Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Autonomous systems and advanced data science are revolutionizing medical triage! The DARPA Triage Challenge is at the forefront of this innovation. Congratulations to DART, MSAI, Coordinated Robotics, UAS-DTU, and all the participating teams! #autonomous #datascience #triage Read results: https://lnkd.in/e4aP7JNq
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We're #hiring new Inventors of the Future in Arlington, Virginia. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Revolutionize heavy vertical lift aviation with the DARPA Lift Challenge! This competition asks innovators across America to design drones that can carry payloads more than four times their weight. By achieving a 4:1 payload-to-weight ratio, we can unlock new possibilities for both military and civilian applications. The Lift Challenge is your chance to push the boundaries of aerodynamic design, materials science, and propulsion systems with a total of $6.5 million in prize money up for grabs💰. We’ll ask competitors to create designs that: 🔹 Weigh no more than 55 pounds (including fuel/power) 🔹 Lift a minimum payload of 110 pounds 🔹 Carry the payload across a 5-nautical mile course in 30 minutes or less. 📅Registration tentatively opens January 2026. Be sure to check out the draft rules. We’re accepting feedback on the draft through November 26, 2025. Visit the DARPA Lift Challenge site for details: https://www.darpa.mil/lift #DARPALiftChallenge #UAS #DroneDesign #AerospaceEngineering #MaterialsScience #PropulsionSystems #EngineeringChallenge #Robotics