Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Defense Threat Reduction Agency
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Agency overview
Formed	October 1, 1998
Preceding agencies	•Defense Special Weapons Agency, (1996–1998); •Defense Nuclear Agency, (1971–1996); •Defense Atomic Support Agency, (1959–1971); •Armed Forces Special Weapons Project, (1947–1959); •Manhattan Project (1942–1946);
Headquarters	Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Employees	2,100+ civilian and military
Annual budget	$2.0 billion USD (2023)
Agency executives	• Rebecca Hersman, Director; • Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson, U.S. Air Force, Deputy Director; • Dr. Rhys Williams, Executive Director; • SgtMaj Daniel E. Mangrum, U.S. Marine Corps, Command Senior Enlisted Advisor;
Parent agency	U.S. Department of Defense
Website	www.dtra.mil

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is both a defense agency and a combat support agency within the United States Department of Defense (DoD) for countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high explosives) and supporting the nuclear enterprise. Its stated mission is to provide "cross-cutting solutions to enable the Department of Defense, the United States Government, and international partners to Deter strategic attack against the United States and its allies; Prevent, reduce, and counter WMD and emerging threats; and Prevail against WMD-armed adversaries in crisis and conflict." DTRA is headquartered in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

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