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DARPA
DARPA is a defense research agency that funds high-risk, high-reward work intended to create breakthrough national-security capabilities. It manages programs through external performers rather than operating its own research laboratories.
How to read this section
- DARPA is represented in USAspending as an awarding subagency under the Department of Defense.
- Its award obligations are distinct from congressional budget authority and program ceiling values.
- Performers include companies, universities, nonprofit organizations, and government laboratories.
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DARPA
DARPA mission and organization
Official overview of DARPA’s mission, history, operating model, and technical offices.
Open source ↗DoD Comptroller
Defense budget materials
Official budget exhibits for procurement, research and development, military construction, personnel, and operations.
Open source ↗USAspending.gov
Federal award search
Searchable prime-award and transaction data. Figures can differ from budget authority and contract ceiling values.
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