Defence Research Agency launched

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The Defence Research Agency (DRA) was launched on 1 April. It comprises the four principal non-nuclear research establishments: Aerospace Division DRA (the Royal Aerospace Establishment); Military Division DRA (the Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment); Maritime Division DRA (the Admiralty Research Establishment); and the Electronics Division DRA (the Royal Signals and Radar Establishment). On 9 April the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment at Porton Down was made a Defence Support Agency. Ministry of Defence press releases 9/10.4.91.

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