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Ministry of Defence, Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment

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Alternative name(s):
  • Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment (Also known as)
  • RARDE (Also known as)
Date: 1962-1991
History: Previously known as the Armament Research and Development Establishment. On 8 Feb 1962 the title of Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment was granted (RARDE). Its primary concern was in the research, design and development of conventional armaments for the Royal Navy, Army and RAF, whilst also providing help for the Home Office on the hazards of explosives, dangerous chemicals and the forensic aspects of explosives. During the 1980s RARDE amalgamated with the Military Vehicle Engineering Establishment and the Propellants, Explosives and Rocket Motor Establishment. On 1 April 1991 the establishment became incorporated into the new Defence Research Agency (DRA).
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: IC; PROCAT; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C283424
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1783-1983: Board of Ordnance Office and successors: Royal Gunpowder Factory and successors, Waltham Abbey: Maps and Plans
The National Archives, Kew
WO 385
2
1808-1994: Ministry of Defence and predecessors: Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment and predecessors: Technical Reports and Memoranda
The National Archives, Kew
DEFE 15
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Ministry of Defence, Defence Research Agency
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Ministry of Defence, Propellants, Explosives and Rocket Motor Establishment
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