Department of Defense Laboratories

The Defense Laboratory Enterprise engages in activities ranging from basic research through defense system acquisition support to direct operational support of deployed warfighters. These Laboratories are comprised of dozens of facilities across 22 states, and employs tens of thousands of scientists and engineers, both civilian and military, public employees and contractors. DLE labs develop the strategies and supporting plans that exploit science, technology and prototypes to respond to the needs of the Department of Defense. They are tasked with ensuring U. S. technological superiority, preparing for an uncertain future, and delivering technical capabilities to warfighters.