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Canadian Defence Research and Development Organisation

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Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has launched the 'Launch the North' IDEaS Challenge.

Mentioned as: defence research and development canadaTechnical ProductDec 19, 2025The 2nd Canadian Space Launch Conference set for May 2026

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.

Mentioned as: Canadian Defence Research and Development OrganisationTechnical ProductDec 15, 202512 satellites launched in 2025 with Canadian payloads

Defence Research and Development Canada has issued an IDEaS Challenge for hypersonic technology research.

Mentioned as: Canadian Defence Research and Development OrganisationNarrative GeneralDec 8, 2025DRDC issues $1M Hypersonic IDEaS Challenge

The Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) announced the Launch the North IDEaS challenge.

Mentioned as: Canadian Defence Research and Development OrganisationNarrative GeneralDec 8, 2025First Defence Investment Agency priority procurements revealed

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.

Mentioned as: Canadian Defence Research and Development OrganisationNarrative GeneralNov 27, 2025DND allocates $105 million for new ‘Launch the North’ IDEaS Challenge

Kepler Communications has been awarded a multi-year contract from Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC).

Mentioned as: Canadian Defence Research and Development OrganisationNarrative GeneralOct 22, 2025Kepler awarded contract to support Canadian Arctic Defence

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).

Mentioned as: Canadian Defence Research and Development OrganisationOrg RelationshipSep 19, 2025Galaxia lands $2.5M DRDC contract to build tactical LEO satellite

Defence Research and Development Canada, part of Canada’s Department of National Defence, is investing 1.5 million Canadian dollars into NorthStar’s project.

Mentioned as: Defence Research and Development CanadaOrg RelationshipJul 22, 2021NorthStar developing prototype Earth observation system for marine and coastal tracking

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.

Mentioned as: Defence Research and Development CanadaTechnical ProductFeb 24, 2021New drone surveillance system to be deployed on Canadian Coast Guard Vessels in trials funded by DRDC

India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways signed a framework Memorandum of Understanding with the Defence Research and Development Organisation to strengthen cooperation on sustainable geo-hazard management.

Mentioned as: Defence Research and Development OrganisationOrg RelationshipJan 21, 2021MoRTH and DRDO sign MOU to strengthen collaboration for sustainable geo-hazard management