Resumen
September 11, 2001 happened, apart from other reasons, because the U.S. intelligence agencies were not better equipped with information technology. This was revealed by a report of the U.S. Congress's Joint Inquiry into events leading to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. At the backdrop of September 11 attacks, the U.S. Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA) focused and accelerated its counter-terrorism thrust. These endeavors were fueled by the thought that ballistic missiles and satellite surveillance systems that had proved their efficacy in the Cold War regime needed perceptive renovation. This necessity is poised by many technology challenges, and information technology plays a crucial role in overcoming these challenges. DARPA conducted various experiments via partnerships with other entities in the U.S. to enhance counter-terrorism measures. The purpose of these experiments was to guzzle up challenges faced on the technological front. The article discusses some aspects and features of these experiments at length.