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Col. Matthew Johnson, White Sands Missile Range Test Center (WSTC) Commander, attended the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new Batch Plant on Aug. 19, 2025, in support of an installation partner.

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DTRA participated in a simulation exercise with the Philippine Army to enhance its capability to respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats.

Army boosts readiness against biological threats

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DTRA MENTOR - PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM

  • Defense Threat Reduction Agency
  • Nov. 18, 2025 | 10:59

The Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) was created as a pilot program (Public Law 101-510) in 1990. The program was created by former Senator Sam Nunn and implemented by former Defense Secretary William Perry. The program was made permanent in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. This program aims to strengthen and modernize the defense industrial base by connecting small businesses with more experienced government contractors.