Defence Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

Defence Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

Agency of the Department of defence that serves as the Department of Defense's focal point for addressing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Seeks to reduce the threat to the United States and its allies from nuclear, biological, chemical, conventional, and special weapons and technology transfers; conducts inspection and escort activities under various international arms control agreements.

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Industry/Domain: Military
Category: Arms control
Company: U.S. DOD
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