QinetiQ was formed in July 2001, when the Ministry of Defence (MOD) split its Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA) in two. The smaller portion of DERA, was rebranded Dstl (Defence Science & Technology Laboratory).
The larger part of DERA, including most of the non-nuclear testing and evaluation establishments, was renamed QinetiQ and prepared for privatisation. QinetiQ became a public private partnership in 2002 with the purchase of a stake by US-based private equity company the Carlyle Group.
In 2003, QinetiQ signed a 25 year long term partnering agreement (LTPA) under which we provide UK MOD with innovative and realistic test and evaluation of military and civil platforms, systems, weapons and components on land, at sea and in the air. In February 2006, QinetiQ was successfully floated on the London Stock Exchange and the Carlyle Group sold its stake in the company.
What's in a name?
The name 'QinetiQ' results from extensive analysis of all of our capabilities and strengths. It is derived from the scientific term, kinetic, which means relating to or caused by motion. This in turn comes from the Greek kinetikos based on 'kineo', which means 'to move', with connotations towards energetic, enterprising and dynamic. 'QinetiQ' was seen as particularly distinctive and reflects our spirit of innovation and creativity, but also energy, motion and progress.
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Cyber & Digital Resilience
A comprehensive approach to cyber security, fit for the digital age.
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Focus on Training & Mission Rehearsal
Military customers around the world are looking to deliver a step-change in force preparation and generation by transforming the ‘what’, ‘where’ and ‘how’ of delivering future training.
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Information Advantage
How can QinetiQ help their customers achieve and deliver Information Advantage.
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Mission-Led Innovation
Mission-Led Innovation - Delivering better operational outcomes for customers and end-users; working collaboratively to solve complex problems, at pace.
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Target Systems
QinetiQ is a world-leading provider of unmanned air, land and surface targets for live-fire training and weapons system test and evaluation.
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Test & Evaluation
We are a world-leader in the provision of relevant Test & Evaluation services, an enabler to the delivery of advanced defence capability.
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