The Canadian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDC) is the science and technology arm of Canada's Department of National Defence (DND). As a research agency, DRDC provides knowledge and technological advantage to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), other government departments, and national security communities, focusing on areas like cyber defence, space, and maritime security. DRDC partners with academia, industry, and allies to develop innovative solutions, offering funding through programs like IDEaS to propel research into viable defence solutions and contributing to projects like the Redwing space domain awareness mission. The organization has numerous research centers across Canada and collaborates with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) on space-related activities.
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The Department of National Defence opened the new Defence Research and Development Canada Valcartier Research Centre pavilion complex on June 8, 2026.
Defence Research and Development Canada’s Canadian Safety and Security Program provided $850,000 to support Xona Space Systems’ infrastructure partnership with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and the National Research Council of Canada.
Defence Research and Development Canada plans to prioritize NORAD modernization and continental defence at CANSEC 2026.
Defence Research and Development Canada will use CANSEC 2026 to connect with partners on defence research contracts, the IDEaS program, and the Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Innovation and Science.
Reaction Dynamics has a strategic partnership with Defence Research and Development Canada.
The Orpheus mission has critical technical support from Dstl and contributions from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and Defense Research and Development Canada.
The Launch the North program was announced by Defence Research and Development Canada in November.
The ACOA funding to Galaxia follows a $2.5 million contract Galaxia secured in late 2025 from Defence Research and Development Canada to build the Canadian Tactical Operations Satellite (CTOS).
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has launched the 'Launch the North' IDEaS Challenge.
Defence Research and Development Canada launched a trio of small satellites as part of Project Grey Jay on the SpaceX Transporter-12 mission in January 2025.
Defence Research and Development Canada has issued an IDEaS Challenge for hypersonic technology research.
The Department of National Defence’s Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) released the 'Launch the North' Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Challenge with a goal for sovereign launch capability by 2028.
Kepler Communications received a $500K contract from the Defence, Research and Development Canada (DRDC) SpaceLEO initiative.
Kepler Communications has been awarded a multi-year contract from Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC).
Galaxia Mission Systems has been awarded a $2.5 million contract by Defence Research and Development Canada to design, build, launch, and operate the Canadian Tactical Operations Satellite (CTOS).
C-CORE has been awarded a contract to build a laser communication demonstration satellite for Defence, Research and Development Canada (DRDC).
Defence Research and Development Canada, part of Canada’s Department of National Defence, is investing 1.5 million Canadian dollars into NorthStar’s project.
Kongsberg Geospatial has been selected by Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to conduct trials of a new long-endurance UAV surveillance system for the Canadian Coast Guard.