Technology Transition

Information technology (IT) is a key enabler for the Defense Department (DoD) and has been a focus area for DARPA since its founding in 1958. DARPA’s contributions to modern IT are well-known—perhaps most notably, DARPA is generally credited with developing and prototyping the technology for what is now known as the Internet. But while the DoD currently enjoys IT superiority, that superiority cannot be taken for granted.

Mr. John Murphy is a division chief in the Adaptive Execution Office. He is the principal lead for transitioning technology to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Southern Command, and select interagency partners. He also coordinates the Agency-wide effort to track the transition of DARPA technology.