Military Equipment and Technologies Research Agency (METRA) works within the Ministry of National Defence, being part of Armaments Department structure.

The Military Equipment and Technologies Research Agency (METRA), is organized and operated according to the “Minister of Defense Order no. 07/01/1998 M1, concerning the reorganization of the scientific research units under the Ministry of National Defense and the establishment of METRA “, being subject to the Secretary of State for armament. METRA is the institution that provides the Armament Department scientific and technological competence representing the structure which already exists within the NATO and the EU armies, with specific duties and responsibilities required to ensure the interface and collaboration with NATO and EU structures.

The Military Equipment and Technologies Research Agency research and development management pursue and develop modern and effective equipment based on the latest techniques and technologies that actually address the need for interoperability and operational Romanian Armed Forces activities structure.