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Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2008
Shaping Defence and Security Capabilities Through Science and Technology

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Overview of Defence R&D Canada

Defence R&D Canada (DRDC) is Canada’s leader in science and technology for national defence and public security. DRDC operates seven research centres across Canada, each with a unique combination of expertise and facilities that enable it to carry out world-class research and development. With a broad scientific program, DRDC actively collaborates with industry, international allies, academia, other government departments and the national security community.

Our Mission

DRDC's mission is to ensure that the Canadian Forces are technologically prepared and operationally relevant by:

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

Our Vision

DRDC’s vision is to be known worldwide as the best in science and technology for defence and security.

Our Values

DRDC’s values guide how we accomplish our mission and maintain excellence in science:

• Commitment: We demonstrate dedication and pride in working towards our vision.
• Client Focus: We bring excellence to clients, both internal and external, by focussing efforts on discovering and meeting their needs.
• Creativity and Innovation: We generate innovative solutions, approaches, products and services that improve the status quo.
• Leadership: We actively and enthusiastically seek to exert influence and originate action to achieve our goals.
• Professionalism and Integrity: We focus our effort on achieving quality results and we behave in an honest, ethical manner, dealing with others respectfully and fairly.
• Trust and Respect: We are open, honest and responsible in our relationships and we recognize and value the contributions of others.
• Teamwork: We demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, and work cooperatively and productively within and across DRDC to achieve common goals.

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