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 ==People==
-[[Mils Hills]] | [[Jamie Macintosh]] | [[Ian Orr]], in 2001<ref>'MoD "making Russian-style horror weapon"' ''Belfast Telegraph'' January 4, 2001</ref><ref>Richard Norton-Taylor 'MoD developing 'fuel-air' bomb: Doubts raised over legality of urban warfare device with impact of a tactical nuclear weapon' The Guardian (London) January 5, 2001, Guardian Home Pages, Pg. 2</ref> |
+[[Mils Hills]] | [[Jamie Macintosh]] | [[Ian Orr]], in 2001<ref>'MoD "making Russian-style horror weapon"' ''Belfast Telegraph'' January 4, 2001</ref><ref>Richard Norton-Taylor '[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2001/jan/05/richardnortontaylor MoD developing 'fuel-air' bomb: Doubts raised over legality of urban warfare device with impact of a tactical nuclear weapon]' The Guardian (London) January 5, 2001, Guardian Home Pages, Pg. 2</ref> |
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 ==Structure==
-*[[Army Urban Warfare Training Team]] reportedly involved in investigating the production of 'thermobaric' weapons in 2001.<ref>'MoD "making Russian-style horror weapon"' ''Belfast Telegraph'' January 4, 2001</ref><ref>Richard Norton-Taylor 'MoD developing 'fuel-air' bomb: Doubts raised over legality of urban warfare device with impact of a tactical nuclear weapon' The Guardian (London) January 5, 2001, Guardian Home Pages, Pg. 2</ref>
+*[[Army Urban Warfare Training Team]] reportedly involved in investigating the production of 'thermobaric' weapons in 2001.<ref>'MoD "making Russian-style horror weapon"' ''Belfast Telegraph'' January 4, 2001</ref><ref>Richard Norton-Taylor '[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2001/jan/05/richardnortontaylor MoD developing 'fuel-air' bomb: Doubts raised over legality of urban warfare device with impact of a tactical nuclear weapon]' The Guardian (London) January 5, 2001, Guardian Home Pages, Pg. 2</ref>
 ==People==
 [[Mils Hills]] | [[Jamie Macintosh]] | [[Ian Orr]], in 2001<ref>'MoD "making Russian-style horror weapon"' ''Belfast Telegraph'' January 4, 2001</ref><ref>Richard Norton-Taylor 'MoD developing 'fuel-air' bomb: Doubts raised over legality of urban warfare device with impact of a tactical nuclear weapon' The Guardian (London) January 5, 2001, Guardian Home Pages, Pg. 2</ref> |

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 ==People==
 [[Mils Hills]] | [[Jamie Macintosh]] | [[Ian Orr]], in 2001<ref>'MoD "making Russian-style horror weapon"' ''Belfast Telegraph'' January 4, 2001</ref><ref>Richard Norton-Taylor 'MoD developing 'fuel-air' bomb: Doubts raised over legality of urban warfare device with impact of a tactical nuclear weapon' The Guardian (London) January 5, 2001, Guardian Home Pages, Pg. 2</ref> |
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 The chief executive throughout DERA's existence was [[John Chisholm]].<ref>Dominic O’Connell, [http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article5683362.ece £20m boss of Qinetiq set to retire], The Times, 8 Feb 2009, acc 27 Mar 2010</ref> DERA's staffing level was around 9000 scientists, technologists and support staff.
 ==People==
-[[Mils Hills]] | [[Jamie Macintosh]] |
+[[Mils Hills]] | [[Jamie Macintosh]] | [[Ian Orr]], in 2001<ref>'MoD "making Russian-style horror weapon"' ''Belfast Telegraph'' January 4, 2001</ref><ref>Richard Norton-Taylor 'MoD developing 'fuel-air' bomb: Doubts raised over legality of urban warfare device with impact of a tactical nuclear weapon' The Guardian (London) January 5, 2001, Guardian Home Pages, Pg. 2</ref> |
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	The chief executive throughout DERA's existence was [[John Chisholm]].<ref>Dominic O’Connell, [http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article5683362.ece £20m boss of Qinetiq set to retire], The Times, 8 Feb 2009, acc 27 Mar 2010</ref> DERA's staffing level was around 9000 scientists, technologists and support staff.		The chief executive throughout DERA's existence was [[John Chisholm]].<ref>Dominic O’Connell, [http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article5683362.ece £20m boss of Qinetiq set to retire], The Times, 8 Feb 2009, acc 27 Mar 2010</ref> DERA's staffing level was around 9000 scientists, technologists and support staff.
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	==People==		==People==

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	The '''Defence Evaluation and Research Agency''' was a part of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) from its creation in April 1995 until July 2, 2001. At the time it was the United Kingdom's largest science and technology organisation. On 2 July 2001 DERA was split into two organisations: one was the privatised company [[Qinetiq]] and the other was the [[Defence Science and Technology Laboratory]], an agency of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060220055329/http://www.dera.gov.uk/newsite/home_3.htm From 2 July 2001, DERA (Defence Evaluation and Research Agency) separated into two organisations], DERA website, version placed in web archive 20 Feb 2006, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20040603010612/www.qinetiq.com/home/about_qinetiq/history_and_the_future.html History and the Future: What is QinetiQ?], QinetiQ website, version placed in web archive 2004, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref>		The '''Defence Evaluation and Research Agency''' was a part of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) from its creation in April 1995 until July 2, 2001. At the time it was the United Kingdom's largest science and technology organisation. On 2 July 2001 DERA was split into two organisations: one was the privatised company [[Qinetiq]] and the other was the [[Defence Science and Technology Laboratory]], an agency of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060220055329/http://www.dera.gov.uk/newsite/home_3.htm From 2 July 2001, DERA (Defence Evaluation and Research Agency) separated into two organisations], DERA website, version placed in web archive 20 Feb 2006, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20040603010612/www.qinetiq.com/home/about_qinetiq/history_and_the_future.html History and the Future: What is QinetiQ?], QinetiQ website, version placed in web archive 2004, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref>
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−	At the split, QinetiQ was formed from the majority (about 3/4 of the staff and most of the facilities) of DERA, with Dstl assuming responsibility for those aspects which were best done in government. In the time since the split both organisations have undergone significant change programmes. QinetiQ has increased its focus on overseas research with a number of US and other foreign acquisitions, whereas Dstl has a major rationalisation programme aimed at changing many aspects of its operations.<ref>Ref needed</ref>

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

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−	The '''Defence Evaluation and Research Agency''' was a part of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) until July 2, 2001. At the time it was the United Kingdom's largest science and technology organisation. On 2 July 2001 DERA was split into two organisations: one was the privatised company [[Qinetiq]] and the other was the [[Defence Science and Technology Laboratory]], an agency of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060220055329/http://www.dera.gov.uk/newsite/home_3.htm From 2 July 2001, DERA (Defence Evaluation and Research Agency) separated into two organisations], DERA website, version placed in web archive 20 Feb 2006, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20040603010612/www.qinetiq.com/home/about_qinetiq/history_and_the_future.html History and the Future: What is QinetiQ?], QinetiQ website, version placed in web archive 2004, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref>	+	The '''Defence Evaluation and Research Agency''' was a part of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) from its creation in April 1995 until July 2, 2001. At the time it was the United Kingdom's largest science and technology organisation. On 2 July 2001 DERA was split into two organisations: one was the privatised company [[Qinetiq]] and the other was the [[Defence Science and Technology Laboratory]], an agency of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060220055329/http://www.dera.gov.uk/newsite/home_3.htm From 2 July 2001, DERA (Defence Evaluation and Research Agency) separated into two organisations], DERA website, version placed in web archive 20 Feb 2006, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20040603010612/www.qinetiq.com/home/about_qinetiq/history_and_the_future.html History and the Future: What is QinetiQ?], QinetiQ website, version placed in web archive 2004, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref>

	At the split, QinetiQ was formed from the majority (about 3/4 of the staff and most of the facilities) of DERA, with Dstl assuming responsibility for those aspects which were best done in government. In the time since the split both organisations have undergone significant change programmes. QinetiQ has increased its focus on overseas research with a number of US and other foreign acquisitions, whereas Dstl has a major rationalisation programme aimed at changing many aspects of its operations.<ref>Ref needed</ref>		At the split, QinetiQ was formed from the majority (about 3/4 of the staff and most of the facilities) of DERA, with Dstl assuming responsibility for those aspects which were best done in government. In the time since the split both organisations have undergone significant change programmes. QinetiQ has increased its focus on overseas research with a number of US and other foreign acquisitions, whereas Dstl has a major rationalisation programme aimed at changing many aspects of its operations.<ref>Ref needed</ref>

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	*[[Centre for Defence Analysis]] (CDA).<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20040603010612/www.qinetiq.com/home/about_qinetiq/history_and_the_future.html History and the Future: What is QinetiQ?], QinetiQ website, version placed in web archive 2004, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref>		*[[Centre for Defence Analysis]] (CDA).<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20040603010612/www.qinetiq.com/home/about_qinetiq/history_and_the_future.html History and the Future: What is QinetiQ?], QinetiQ website, version placed in web archive 2004, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref>

−	The chief executive throughout DERA's existence was [[John Chisholm]]. DERA's staffing level was around 9000 scientists, technologists and support staff.	+	The chief executive throughout DERA's existence was [[John Chisholm]].<ref>Dominic O’Connell, [http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article5683362.ece £20m boss of Qinetiq set to retire], The Times, 8 Feb 2009, acc 27 Mar 2010</ref> DERA's staffing level was around 9000 scientists, technologists and support staff.

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-The '''Defence Evaluation and Research Agency''' was a part of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) until July 2, 2001. At the time it was the United Kingdom's largest science and technology organisation. On 2 July 2001 DERA was split into two organisations: one was the privatised company [[Qinetiq]] and the other was the [[Defence Science and Technology Laboratory]], an agency of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060220055329/http://www.dera.gov.uk/newsite/home_3.htm From 2 July 2001, DERA (Defence Evaluation and Research Agency) separated into two organisations], DERA website, version placed in web archive 20 Feb 2006, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref>
+The '''Defence Evaluation and Research Agency''' was a part of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) until July 2, 2001. At the time it was the United Kingdom's largest science and technology organisation. On 2 July 2001 DERA was split into two organisations: one was the privatised company [[Qinetiq]] and the other was the [[Defence Science and Technology Laboratory]], an agency of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060220055329/http://www.dera.gov.uk/newsite/home_3.htm From 2 July 2001, DERA (Defence Evaluation and Research Agency) separated into two organisations], DERA website, version placed in web archive 20 Feb 2006, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20040603010612/www.qinetiq.com/home/about_qinetiq/history_and_the_future.html History and the Future: What is QinetiQ?], QinetiQ website, version placed in web archive 2004, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref>
 At the split, QinetiQ was formed from the majority (about 3/4 of the staff and most of the facilities) of DERA, with Dstl assuming responsibility for those aspects which were best done in government. In the time since the split both organisations have undergone significant change programmes. QinetiQ has increased its focus on overseas research with a number of US and other foreign acquisitions, whereas Dstl has a major rationalisation programme aimed at changing many aspects of its operations.<ref>Ref needed</ref>
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 *[[Defence Test and Evaluation Organisation]] (DTEO)
 *Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment (CBDE at [[Porton Down]]), which became part of the [[Protection and Life Sciences Division]] (PLSD)
-*[[Centre for Defence Analysis]] (CDA).<ref>Ref needed</ref>
+*[[Centre for Defence Analysis]] (CDA).<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20040603010612/www.qinetiq.com/home/about_qinetiq/history_and_the_future.html History and the Future: What is QinetiQ?], QinetiQ website, version placed in web archive 2004, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref>
-The chief executive throughout DERA's existence was [[John Chisholm]]. DERA's staffing level was around 9000 scientists, technologists and support staff.<ref>Ref needed</ref>
+The chief executive throughout DERA's existence was [[John Chisholm]]. DERA's staffing level was around 9000 scientists, technologists and support staff.

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:28, 27 March 2010
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−	The '''Defence Evaluation and Research Agency''' was a part of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) until July 2, 2001. At the time it was the United Kingdom's largest science and technology organisation. DERA was split into two organisations: one was the privatised company [[Qinetiq]] and the other was the [[Defence Science and Technology Laboratory]], an agency of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]].<ref>http://www.dera.gov.uk/newsite/home_3.htm</ref>	+	The '''Defence Evaluation and Research Agency''' was a part of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) until July 2, 2001. At the time it was the United Kingdom's largest science and technology organisation. On 2 July 2001 DERA was split into two organisations: one was the privatised company [[Qinetiq]] and the other was the [[Defence Science and Technology Laboratory]], an agency of the UK [[Ministry of Defence]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060220055329/http://www.dera.gov.uk/newsite/home_3.htm From 2 July 2001, DERA (Defence Evaluation and Research Agency) separated into two organisations], DERA website, version placed in web archive 20 Feb 2006, accessed in web archive 27 Mar 2010</ref>

	At the split, QinetiQ was formed from the majority (about 3/4 of the staff and most of the facilities) of DERA, with Dstl assuming responsibility for those aspects which were best done in government. In the time since the split both organisations have undergone significant change programmes. QinetiQ has increased its focus on overseas research with a number of US and other foreign acquisitions, whereas Dstl has a major rationalisation programme aimed at changing many aspects of its operations.<ref>Ref needed</ref>		At the split, QinetiQ was formed from the majority (about 3/4 of the staff and most of the facilities) of DERA, with Dstl assuming responsibility for those aspects which were best done in government. In the time since the split both organisations have undergone significant change programmes. QinetiQ has increased its focus on overseas research with a number of US and other foreign acquisitions, whereas Dstl has a major rationalisation programme aimed at changing many aspects of its operations.<ref>Ref needed</ref>