Defence Evaluation and Research Agency

The Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (normally known as DERA), was a part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) until July 2, 2001. At the time it was Britain's largest science and technology organisation. DERA was split into two organisations: a commercial firm, QinetiQ, and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL).

Related Topics:
UK Ministry of Defence - July 2 - 2001 - Britain - Science - Technology - Organisation - Commercial - QinetiQ - Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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QinetiQ incorporates the majority of DERA, with the DSTL assuming responsibility for the most sensitive of DERA's operations, e.g. nuclear, chemical, and biological research.

Related Topics:
Nuclear - Chemical - Biological - Research

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DERA was formed in April 1995 as an amalgamation of the following:

Related Topics:
April - 1995 - Amalgamation

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• Defence Research Agency (DRA) which was set up in April 1991 and comprised the Royal Aerospace Establishment (RAE); Admiralty Research Establishment (ARE); Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment (RARDE); and, Royal Signals and Radar Establishment (RSRE)
• Defence Test and Evaluation Organisation (DTEO)
• Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment (CBDE at Porton Down)
• Centre for Defence Analysis (CDA)

The chief executive throughout DERA's existence was John Chisholm. DERA's staffing level was around 9000 scientists, technologists and support staff.

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