DARPA

DARPA is not an author but a U.S. government agency—the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency—created in 1958 to develop cutting-edge technologies with potential military applications. It has pioneered innovations such as GPS, stealth aircraft, drones, and the internet, operating under the Department of Defense with a small team of about 220 employees. The agency is known for its classified research projects and its profound influence on both military capabilities and civilian technology.