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Materials Research Laboratories
MRL · Materials Research Laboratory
1974 – 1994
Previously Defence Standards Laboratories (1953–1974).
DSTO laboratory based at Maribyrnong, Victoria, that researched explosives, ordnance, materials and protective technologies for the Australian Defence Force.
Names over time
- Munitions Supply Laboratories1922–1948
- Defence Research Laboratories1948–1953
- Defence Standards Laboratories1953–1974
- Materials Research Laboratories1974–1994
How it came into existence
Created in 1974 when the Defence Standards Laboratories were renamed the Materials Research Laboratories on becoming part of the Defence Science and Technology Organisation in the Department of Defence.
How it ended
Merged in 1994 with the Aeronautical Research Laboratories to form the Aeronautical and Maritime Research Laboratory.
- Materials, explosives and ordnance research
Main functions
- Explosives and ordnance research
- Materials science and engineering
- Chemical defence research
- Protective equipment research
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Defence.
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Sources
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