Here are 3 of the strangest projects DARPA has worked on since its creation. | Insider Tech

2.2K views · 119 reactions | Unpacking never looked like so much fun! Teams from around the world are moving into Louisville's @MegaCaverns and getting ready to compete in the #SubTChallenge Final Event. #Robots that walk, fly, roll, and more. See it all this week on SubTv. | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency - DARPA | Facebook

387K views · 1.7K reactions | The USX-1 Defiant has set sail, beginning her extended at-sea demonstration of endurance and reliability. She completed pre-departure testing in the waters near Port Angeles, WA, before sailing up the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The ship reached the Pacific Ocean early this morning. Follow Defiant throughout her demonstration at: www.darpa.mil/nomars | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency - DARPA | Facebook

Revolutionize heavy vertical lift aviation with the DARPA Lift Challenge! This competition asks innovators across America to design drones that can carry payloads more than four times their weight. By achieving a 4:1 payload-to-weight ratio, we can unlock new possibilities for both military and civilian applications. The Lift Challenge is your chance to push the boundaries of aerodynamic design, materials science, and propulsion systems with a total of $6.5 million in prize money up for grabs💰.