Defence Science & Technology Organisation
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The Defence Science & Technology Organisation (Urdu: تنظیم برائے دفاعی سائنس و ٹیکنالوجی) is a multi-disciplinary, research and development agency under the National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) of Pakistan, dedicated for evaluation of science and technology for use by the military. [1][2]
تنظیم برائے دفاعی سائنس و ٹیکنالوجی | |
Agency overview | |
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Formed | 1963 |
Headquarters | Chaklala, Punjab, Pakistan |
Parent agency | NESCOM |
Website | Senate Committee |
Created in 1963 in the Ministry of Defence, DESTO's clandestine work included reverse engineering of the foreign technology and to avoid technological surprise from India.[1] A limited amount knowledge of DESTO's project is available and much of its work is kept under secrecy. [3]
Among its various responsibilities, it is Pakistan's national center of expertise in chemical and biological defence. [4]