About Defence Research and Development Canada

CFNOC operators look at a topology view of software that includes the IAT capability

Defence R&D Canada is an agency of the Canadian Department of National Defence that responds to the scientific and technological needs of the Canadian Forces. Its vision, mission and values guide Defence R&D Canada to ensure that the Canadian Forces remains scientifically and operationally relevant. The agency is made up of seven research centres located across Canada with a corporate office in Ottawa.

Preparing the Microvariability and Oscillations of Stars microsatellite for testing

Defence R&D Canada's foundation is built on a rich history of defence science dating back to World War I. Since then, Defence R&D Canada has become a leader in science and technology for national defence and public security. The agency also became one of the first federal science and technology organizations to implement its own environmental policy, entitled Greening R&D.

Participants at a Counter Terrorism Technology Centre training exercise

As an agency, Defence R&D Canada is led by Dr. Robert Walker, Chief Executive Officer of Defence R&D Canada and Assistant Deputy Minister of Science and Technology (ADM (S&T)) within the Department of National Defence. Defence R&D Canada has an annual budget of $300 million and employs over 1600 people. With a broad scientific program, Defence R&D Canada actively collaborates with industry, international allies, academia, other government departments, and the national security community.