DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, is an agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for the development of emerging technologies for military use. Founded in 1958 in response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik, DARPA's mission is to ensure that the U.S. maintains technological superiority over its adversaries. The agency is known for its high-risk, high-reward projects that have led to groundbreaking innovations such as the internet (initially ARPANET), stealth technology, and GPS. DARPA operates by funding research and development across a broad range of disciplines, working with universities, companies, and government labs.

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