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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗣𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴! Teams competing in the first competition showed us the potential for massive breakthroughs in heavy lift vertical aviation is far greater than we initially anticipated.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗣𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴! Teams competing in the first competition showed us the potential for massive breakthroughs in heavy lift vertical aviation is far greater than we initially anticipated.

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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.

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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The USX-1 Defiant has set sail, beginning her extended at-sea demonstration of endurance and reliability. The ship reached the Pacific Ocean early this morning. Follow Defiant throughout her demonstration at:

The USX-1 Defiant has set sail, beginning her extended at-sea demonstration of endurance and reliability. The ship reached the Pacific Ocean early this morning. Follow Defiant throughout her demonstration at:

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DARPA researchers make #quantum computing breakthrough creating first-ever quantum circuit with logical quantum bits (qubits), a key discovery that could accelerate fault-tolerant quantum computing & revolutionize designs for quantum computer processors:

DARPA researchers make #quantum computing breakthrough creating first-ever quantum circuit with logical quantum bits (qubits), a key discovery that could accelerate fault-tolerant quantum computing & revolutionize designs for quantum computer processors:

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It's the dawn of the final day of the DARPA Lift Challenge. Risk it, win it. Watch the finals on

It's the dawn of the final day of the DARPA Lift Challenge. Risk it, win it. Watch the finals on

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Big TIME upgrade from our ROCkN program! ⏱️ GPS traditionally works in nanoseconds. ROCkN has achieved optical synch at femtoseconds, (1,000,000x faster) over hundreds of km, making it far more precise.

Big TIME upgrade from our ROCkN program! ⏱️ GPS traditionally works in nanoseconds. ROCkN has achieved optical synch at femtoseconds, (1,000,000x faster) over hundreds of km, making it far more precise.

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We’re just one month away from the DARPA Lift Challenge at the National Museum USAF in Dayton, Ohio. Novel drones from over 100 teams will take to the skies in an attempt to shatter previous payload-to-weight ratio limits. Be there to watch this history-making event LIVE Aug. 6-9, 2026.

We’re just one month away from the DARPA Lift Challenge at the National Museum USAF in Dayton, Ohio. Novel drones from over 100 teams will take to the skies in an attempt to shatter previous payload-to-weight ratio limits. Be there to watch this history-making event LIVE Aug. 6-9, 2026.

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What if doctors could test treatments on a virtual version of you first? 🫀 The VITAL program is building “digital twins” of the human cardiovascular system to predict how patients may respond to care before it happens. Join us at the VITAL Proposers Day on March 31.

What if doctors could test treatments on a virtual version of you first? 🫀 The VITAL program is building “digital twins” of the human cardiovascular system to predict how patients may respond to care before it happens. Join us at the VITAL Proposers Day on March 31.

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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.

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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The #DARPALiftChallenge Contributor Portal is NOW OPEN! It's meant to connect U.S.-based companies with Challenge competitors. Companies interested in supporting the future of drone technology are welcome to advertise they resources they can contribute to the competing teams.

The #DARPALiftChallenge Contributor Portal is NOW OPEN! It's meant to connect U.S.-based companies with Challenge competitors. Companies interested in supporting the future of drone technology are welcome to advertise they resources they can contribute to the competing teams.

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🎉 A huge shoutout to the 42 organizations who snagged AI BTO awards! 🚀 Our program managers can’t wait to team up and turbocharge scientific and tech innovation together! Read more in our original call for white papers:

🎉 A huge shoutout to the 42 organizations who snagged AI BTO awards! 🚀 Our program managers can’t wait to team up and turbocharge scientific and tech innovation together! Read more in our original call for white papers:

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💡Now accepting submissions to NeuS 2025, the 2nd Intl. Conference on Neuro-symbolic Systems. Key topics: AI, ML, LLMs, Cyber-Physical Systems & more. We're funding $100K to the top 5 most disruptive ideas. Submission deadline is Feb. 7.

💡Now accepting submissions to NeuS 2025, the 2nd Intl. Conference on Neuro-symbolic Systems. Key topics: AI, ML, LLMs, Cyber-Physical Systems & more. We're funding $100K to the top 5 most disruptive ideas. Submission deadline is Feb. 7.

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𝗔𝗵𝗵𝗵𝗵...𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱! Yesterday, a payload-to-weight record was crushed and a new team claimed the top spot on the leaderboard. Some teams are soaring. Others have hit turbulence. What will today bring? Will teams climb or crash out?

𝗔𝗵𝗵𝗵𝗵...𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱! Yesterday, a payload-to-weight record was crushed and a new team claimed the top spot on the leaderboard. Some teams are soaring. Others have hit turbulence. What will today bring? Will teams climb or crash out?

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"𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴." - attributed to Wilbur Wright (1908) On Aug. 4, the DARPA Lift Challenge revealed the official leaderboard with initial standings from competitors' first runs.

"𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴." - attributed to Wilbur Wright (1908) On Aug. 4, the DARPA Lift Challenge revealed the official leaderboard with initial standings from competitors' first runs.

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For the DARPA Lift Challenge, teams designed new drones weighing 55 lbs. (or less) hoping to carry more payload than ever thought possible. And you can watch them compete this Aug. 6-9 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.

For the DARPA Lift Challenge, teams designed new drones weighing 55 lbs. (or less) hoping to carry more payload than ever thought possible. And you can watch them compete this Aug. 6-9 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.

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Lift happens. In aviation, innovation isn't a straight line. Progress comes from testing bold ideas, learning quickly, sharing what worked and what didn't, and returning stronger. The real value of a challenge like this isn't measured just by successful demonstrations.

Lift happens. In aviation, innovation isn't a straight line. Progress comes from testing bold ideas, learning quickly, sharing what worked and what didn't, and returning stronger. The real value of a challenge like this isn't measured just by successful demonstrations.

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𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Lift 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂. With millions at stake and just two days to go, who's ready to make history? The action continues

𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Lift 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂. With millions at stake and just two days to go, who's ready to make history? The action continues

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Stacie's time at DARPA taught her the power of a flat org. The freedom to walk into the Director’s office to share ideas was incredible. The secret to 'technical surprise' is giving brilliant minds the space to create without bureaucracy!

Stacie's time at DARPA taught her the power of a flat org. The freedom to walk into the Director’s office to share ideas was incredible. The secret to 'technical surprise' is giving brilliant minds the space to create without bureaucracy!

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DARPA researchers make #quantum computing breakthrough creating first-ever quantum circuit with logical quantum bits (qubits), a key discovery that could accelerate fault-tolerant quantum computing & revolutionize designs for quantum computer processors:

DARPA researchers make #quantum computing breakthrough creating first-ever quantum circuit with logical quantum bits (qubits), a key discovery that could accelerate fault-tolerant quantum computing & revolutionize designs for quantum computer processors:

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What new capabilities emerge from rearranging the building blocks of matter? In this episode of "Voices from DARPA," Program Manager Keith Whitener, Ph.D., discusses the inner workings of reaction mechanisms and how atoms and molecules behave at the smallest possible levels.

What new capabilities emerge from rearranging the building blocks of matter? In this episode of "Voices from DARPA," Program Manager Keith Whitener, Ph.D., discusses the inner workings of reaction mechanisms and how atoms and molecules behave at the smallest possible levels.

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Highlights from the penultimate day of the DARPA Lift Challenge are here. 🔧 Fine-tuning. 🔥 Fiery crashes. 🪶 Fearless flight. The action continues with the final flight run slated for 2 p.m. ET on Aug. 9.

Highlights from the penultimate day of the DARPA Lift Challenge are here. 🔧 Fine-tuning. 🔥 Fiery crashes. 🪶 Fearless flight. The action continues with the final flight run slated for 2 p.m. ET on Aug. 9.

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𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗳𝗳. On Aug. 3 @ the DARPA Lift Challenge, we had successes, crashes, and everything in between. Each flight pushed the limits. Each setback taught a lesson. This is innovation in progress.

𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗳𝗳. On Aug. 3 @ the DARPA Lift Challenge, we had successes, crashes, and everything in between. Each flight pushed the limits. Each setback taught a lesson. This is innovation in progress.

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We want to REVOLUTIONIZE vertical-lift aviation. And YOU can BE THERE when it happens. The DARPA Lift Challenge is open to the public Aug. 6-9, 2026, at the National Museum USAF.

We want to REVOLUTIONIZE vertical-lift aviation. And YOU can BE THERE when it happens. The DARPA Lift Challenge is open to the public Aug. 6-9, 2026, at the National Museum USAF.

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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!

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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The DARPA Debrief is in. 💡 Six former Program Managers debrief their time at the agency, sharing lessons on everything from managing breakthroughs to shaping the future of industry. Get their insights in the latest episode of Voices from DARPA.

The DARPA Debrief is in. 💡 Six former Program Managers debrief their time at the agency, sharing lessons on everything from managing breakthroughs to shaping the future of industry. Get their insights in the latest episode of Voices from DARPA.

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"If it works, the world tomorrow looks different than it does today." 🌎 That's the driving mindset at DARPA. In our latest episode, Program Manager Mike Feasel explains how the agency tackles high-risk, high-reward research you can't do anywhere else.

"If it works, the world tomorrow looks different than it does today." 🌎 That's the driving mindset at DARPA. In our latest episode, Program Manager Mike Feasel explains how the agency tackles high-risk, high-reward research you can't do anywhere else.

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We recently marked a historic milestone with the christening of the USX-1 Defiant in Everett, Washington. Stay tuned as we follow Defiant’s progress on the open water.

We recently marked a historic milestone with the christening of the USX-1 Defiant in Everett, Washington. Stay tuned as we follow Defiant’s progress on the open water.

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If you missed it, you can now watch the full DARPA AI Cyber Challenge awards presentation from DEF CON 33 on

If you missed it, you can now watch the full DARPA AI Cyber Challenge awards presentation from DEF CON 33 on

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Join our DARPA Lift Challenge live virtual webinar on Dec. 4 for a detailed discussion about the competition before the application period opens in January. Visit for details and registration link.

Join our DARPA Lift Challenge live virtual webinar on Dec. 4 for a detailed discussion about the competition before the application period opens in January. Visit for details and registration link.

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