Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyVincent Tang, PhDProgram ManagerDefense Sciences OfficeNovember 2018

2. DARPA’s MissionDARPA’s role: Pivotal early investments that change what’s possibleBreakthrough Technologies and Capabilities for National SecurityCommunications/NetworkingPrecision Guidance & NavigationStealthUAVsMaterials Science: semiconductors, superalloys, carbon fibers, composites, thermoelectrics, ceramicsARPAnet/InternetMicroelectronics: VLSI, CAD, manufacturing, IR, RF, MEMSInformation Technology: timesharing, client/server, graphics, GUI, RISC, speech recognitionIR Night VisionRadar Arrays1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020sDistribution Statement “A” (Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited)HypersonicsAutonomy

3. DARPA BudgetDistribution Statement “A” (Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited)92% of funding to projectsDARPA Budget (constant FY19 $)67% to industry17% to universities25% of total DoD S&T funding

4. Major Factors Shaping DARPA Investments TodayWide range of threats to the nation:Enemy states, non-state actors, shifting networks, WMT Powerful, globally available technologies set a fast pacePeer competitions on land (Europe), at sea (Asia), and in the EM and space domains Continuous and persistent counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations world-wide Distribution Statement “A” (Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited)

5. FoundationsUnderstanding complexity, composable systems, advanced materials and electronics, trusted hardware and software, human-machine symbiosis, 3rd wave artificial intelligence, data and social science, new computing, and engineered biologyIncreasing the pace of developing technologies and capabilities for the US and allied warfighterDARPA’s Portfolio Multi-varied threats to the nationDefend the homelandCyber deterrenceBio threat detection and mitigationDefense against WMTCountering hypersonicsContinuous counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operationsEffectively prosecutestabilization effortsCountering gray warfareBehavior modeling & influence3D city-scale operationsWarrior performancePeer competitor confrontations in Europe and AsiaDeter and prevail against high-end adversaryAdaptive lethality for air, land & seaControl of the EM spectrumLong range effectsRobust spaceArtist’s conceptDistribution Statement “A” (Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited)

6. DARPA Technical OfficesBIOLOGICALTECHNOLOGIES OFFICEDEFENSE SCIENCES OFFICEINFORMATIONINNOVATIONOFFICEMICROSYSTEMSTECHNOLOGYOFFICETACTICAL TECHNOLOGYOFFICESTRATEGICTECHNOLOGYOFFICEDistribution Statement “A” (Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited)Biology for SecurityOutpacing infectious diseaseNeurotechnologyGene editing & synthetic biologyFrontiers in math, computation & designLimits of sensing & sensorsComplex social systemsAnticipating surpriseSymbiosis: partner with machinesAnalytics: understand the worldCyber: deter cyber attackElectronics: drive solutions for DoD access and infrastructureSpectrum: focus on usability of highly-adaptive systemsSensors: enable high-end capabilities to proliferate into the fieldEnterprise disruption: platforms, systems, and technologies that enable new warfighting constructsCrosscutting themesEliminate high-value assetsExploit cross-domain seamsEnable decision-making asymmetryLethality: resilient killchains over invulnerable systemsSurprise: heterogeneity over uniformityContinuous speed: agility and adaptability over performance

7. DARPA InsideDistribution Statement “A” (Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited)DARPA CultureDrive for off-scale impactRisk takingHonor in public servicePeopleDARPA program managersExceptional technologists and researchersTypically serve 3-5 yearsMission-driven support staffProcessesDARPA programsHigh-impact objective$10-100M over 2-5 yearsDoD, Administration, and Congress support mission and autonomy

8. DSO Program ManagersJames GimlettPhysicsJohn Main System FrontiersAlé LukaszewPhysics/MaterialsMichael FiddyElectromagnetic waves, scattering & structuresJohn PaschkewitzSystems, Design, & MaterialsJan VandenbrandeMath, Design, & Production AutomationAdam RussellBehavioral/Social SciencesAnne FischerChemical SystemsVincent TangApplied PhysicsMAJ David Lewis PhysicsBill CarterMaterials ScienceTed Senator Artificial IntelligenceTatjana CurcicQuantum Information ScienceDistribution A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

9. Three Ways to Engage with DARPATalk to a Program Manager (PM)Email/phone/face to face throughout the yearConcepts → New IdeasSeedlings: Disbelief → “Mere” DoubtPrograms: Possibility → CapabilityRespond to DARPA program BAAs Submit ideas to an Office-Wide BAA(http://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/office-wide-broad-agency-announcements)Distribution Statement “A” (Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited)

10. How We Think: The Heilmeier CatechismImportant questions to consider when approaching DARPA with ideas:What are you trying to do? Articulate your objectives using absolutely no jargon.How is it done today, and what are the limits of current practice?What is new in your approach and why do you think it will be successful?Who cares? If you are successful, what difference will it make?What are the risks?How much will it cost?How long will it take?What are the mid-term and final “exams” to check for success?Distribution Statement “A” (Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited)

11. DisruptioneeringDisruptioneering is a DSO rapid acquisition approach to increasing the speed of innovation:High risk concept explorationAcquisition tailored to speed (idea to program in 90 days)“Harness and protect the National Security Innovation Base” “Deliver performance at the speed of relevance”– National Defense StrategyDistribution Statement “A” (Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited)

12. Artificial Intelligence Exploration (AIE)AIE will enable DARPA to fund pioneering AI research to discover new areas where R&D programs may be able to advance the state of the artThe pace of discovery in AI science and technology is accelerating worldwide The AI Exploration (AIE) program is part of DARPA's broader AI investment strategy that will help ensure the U.S. maintains a technological advantage in this critical areaProgram Announcement (PA) release: July 20, 2018https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/DARPA-PA-18-02/listing.html This new approach enables DARPA to go from idea inception to exploration in fewer than 90 daysDistribution Statement “A” (Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited)

13. We look forward to your ideas.

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