From technology generation to technology transfer: the concept and realityof the "Dual-Use Technology Centres"

"Dual-Use policies" are one response to the challenges faced by defence res earch establishments and defence producers. This article traces the develop ment of Dual-Use Technology Centres (DUTCs), a UK initiative to exploit the capabilities generated in defence research establishments by providing a c hannel far technology transfer. We find that a number of persistent tension s are creating problems under the current arrangements and conclude that th ere should be a clear separation within the research organisation of the Mi nistry of Defence (MoD), between offices concerned with managing research p rogrammes conducted "extra-murally", and MoD-owned facilities carrying out research. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.