About Defence R&D Canada

Vision

To be known worldwide as the best in S&T for defence and security.

Mission

Defence R&D Canada ensures that the Canadian Forces are technologically prepared and operationally relevant by:

• Providing expert S&T advice to the Canadian Forces and Department of National Defence
• Conducting research, development and analysis to contribute to new and improved defence capabilities
• Anticipating and advising on future S&T trends, threats and opportunities
• Engaging industrial, academic and international partners in the generation and commercialization of technology
• Providing S&T for external customers to enhance Defence S&T capacity.

Values

Defence R&D Canada has developed a series of organizational values that defines how it accomplishes its mission and maintains excellence in science.

• Trust and respect
• Commitment
• Client focus
• Creativity and innovation
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Professionalism and integrity