The Minister of Defence, Hon Peeni Henare, and Secretary of Defence, Mr Andrew Bridgeman, visited DTA in July 2022. The Minister was briefed on the criticality of Science & Technology inputs to underpin the capabilities of a modern military. We also discussed the work that DTA does in support of wider Government requirements. Focussed briefings were provided that covered DTA’s maritime countermeasures development work and our emerging Climate Change research programme.