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DARPA

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DARPA

@DARPA

Official account of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Follows/retweets/links do not = endorsement. Breakthrough technologies for national security.

Arlington, VA

darpa.mil

Born February 7

Joined July 2009

DARPA
@DARPA
Jun 18
Amber’s career is a masterclass in turning strategy into mission-critical results for the defense tech industry. A single Heilmeier question fuels her innovation: "Who cares? If you are successful, what difference will it make?"
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Jun 18
Watch the full videos: darpa.mil/careers/alumni…
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Jun 17
David Rushing Dewhurst, Ph.D., joins "Voices from DARPA" to discuss geoeconomics and the NASCENT and A3ML programs.
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Jun 17
Listen now: darpa.mil/news/podcast/e…
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Jun 15
Don't just read about the future of aviation; watch innovation happen live. Part competition, part research experiment, and a rare opportunity to see a DARPA Grand Challenge happen in real time — the DARPA Lift Challenge aims to reinvent vertical, heavy-lift flight.
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Jun 15
Reserve your free Eventbrite ticket today: eventbrite.com/e/darpa-lift-c…
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@DARPA
Jun 8
Announcing the DARPA Lift Challenge teams! 💪 We've invited our first tranche of teams to compete in the DARPA Lift Challenge this August. We expect this number to grow in the coming weeks with our second and final tranche, so stay tuned! Link to the full list in comments. 👇
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Jun 8
Learn more: darpa.mil/news/2026/darp…
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Jun 2
What does it take to solve the most urgent national security challenges? At DARPA, it starts with questioning past assumptions. 🎙️ Learn why MXO and IPTO leadership are reshaping their offices to tackle massive-scale problems in our latest podcast episode.
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Jun 2
Listen now: darpa.mil/news/podcast/w…
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Jun 2
With AI Forge, we’re calling on universities to bring their boldest thinking and most original ideas to solve AI research challenges for national security. To start, universities interested in submitting their capabilities can do so through the AI Forge RFI.
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Jun 2
Learn more: darpa.mil/research/progr…
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May 29
Join us in Dayton, Ohio, for the DARPA Lift Challenge from Aug. 6-9, 2026, to witness aviation history in the making as top innovators push the boundaries of drone tech. Check the comments to find the link to register to secure your spot!
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Jun 2
Register now:
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DARPA Lift Challenge
Be there while aviation history is made at a live drone experiment and competition!
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@DARPA
May 28
Blood refrigeration limits trauma care. We’re changing that. 🩸 Building on FSHARP, DARPA’s RAPIID program is scaling synthetic blood for FDA approval. The goal: A safe, shelf-stable blood analog in every medic's pack, ready to save lives & bypass shortages.
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May 28
Read more: darpa.mil/news/2026/rapi…
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May 20
DARPA’s I2O is returning to IPTO, honoring its legacy of catalyzing the infrastructure of the modern digital world. MTO evolves into the Multi X Office (MXO), expanding its remit beyond traditional microsystems and individual components into integrated capabilities.
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May 20
Read more: darpa.mil/news/2026/what…
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May 20
Slated for summer 2026, DARPA’s RSGS program and its Mission Robotic Vehicle will bring robotic servicing to satellites in geosynchronous orbit. In collaboration with @USNRL, @NASA, and SpaceLogistics, we're building a sustainable, upgradable, and resilient infrastructure. 🛰️
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May 20
Learn more: darpa.mil/news/2026/robo…
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