Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: Overview and Issues for Congress

Gallo, Marcy E.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Defense;    Military research;    Military technology;   

RP-ID  :  R45088
RP-ID  :  R45088_2018Feb02

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides an overview of The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), including the agency's organizational structure, characteristics (i.e., the "DARPA model"), and strategic priorities. The report also describes funding trends at DARPA and the Administration's FY2018 budget request. Finally, the report discusses select issues for possible congressional consideration, including the appropriate level of funding for the agency, technology transfer, and the potential role of DARPA in maintaining the technological superiority of the U.S. military.