DERA split into QinetiQ (independent science and technology company)and DSTL (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, UK Ministry of Defence).

QinetiQ conducts programs on theoretical and applied research and provides project support on test & evaluation services.

QinetiQ has particular expertise in:

• chemical, bio- and explosives sensors
• digital signal processing
• image and pattern recognition
• magnetic, acoustic and electrical sensors
• microsensors
• microwave and mm-wave optical signal processing
• radar
• RF sensors and antennas
• sensor protection
• sensor/system integration
• signature control
• thermal imaging
• underwater sensing and imaging
• visible, IR and laser sensors