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High-tech anti-terrorism centre unveiled

MoD offers 'one stop shop'

By Steve Ranger

Published: 11 April 2006 11:40 GMT

A science and technology centre designed to help tackle terrorist threats has been unveiled by the Ministry of Defence.

The Counter-Terrorism Science and Technology Centre will lead the MoD's scientific response to terrorist threats and threats faced by the armed forces in areas of conflict overseas.

Defence Secretary John Reid said in a statement: "This new centre will provide a world class hub to ensure government laboratories, industry and academia are used as efficiently as possible to enhance innovation and keep one step ahead of evolving terrorist threats."

The centre will co-ordinate and control the science and technology that underpins the MoD's counter-terrorism activity and will provide a 'one stop shop' for other government departments which use MoD expertise to tackle domestic terror threats.

The centre's director Ken Brigden said that as threats against the UK Armed Forces become increasingly sophisticated and diverse, science and technology advice plays an even more crucial role in the planning and preparation of military operations.

"This centre will be staffed by the very best MoD, academic and industry counter-terrorist technical experts with cutting edge expertise in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats. Terrorist threats evolve rapidly so the centre will respond, not just to current threats but also anticipate threats as they emerge and develop," he said in a statement.

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