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	60 Seconds with Capt(N) Kelly Williamson and Christina Jutzi, Executive Committee members for Women in Defence and Security March 9, 2023 Join Capt(N) Kelly Williamson and Christina Jutzi, as they team up to take on the 60 seconds challenge. They discuss the work of Women in Defence and Security (WiDS), breaking glass ceilings, and who inspires them.
	Minister Anand updates National Defence stakeholders on progress to modernize the Canadian Armed Forces for tomorrow’s security challenges March 9, 2023 Minister Anand also announced today that Canada has awarded a contract for the Redwing space domain awareness microsatellite project, valued at $15.8 million.
	Moira Dunbar broke ground as first woman ice researcher in Canada’s High Arctic March 8, 2023 On International Women's Day, DRDC is celebrating the distinguished scientific career of the late Moira Dunbar, who was the first woman ice researcher in Canada's High Arctic in the 1950s and the first woman researcher to use airborne radar to study ice in Canada's High Arctic.
	NEOSSat's 10^th anniversary in orbit February 24, 2023 We celebrate the 10^th anniversary of the launch of the NEOSSat microsatellite, the world's first space telescope dedicated to detecting and tracking asteroids, comets, satellites, and space debris.
	60 seconds with Magaly Obas Compton, Policy Lead, Quantum and Emerging Science and Technology February 23, 2023 Meet Magaly Obas Compton, the quantum and emerging science and technology policy lead at Defence Research and Development Canada, as she takes on the 60 seconds challenge to discuss her fascinating work supporting this important area of research.
	DRDC research helps the Canadian Armed Forces protect whales during operations February 16, 2023 Defence science and technology, led by Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), is helping the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) understand, monitor, reduce and mitigate its impact on the marine environment.
	Defence scientist working on collaborative green energy research projects February 7, 2023 The United Nations declared February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2016 to encourage gender equality in science. This year, the international campaign is focusing on the role of women in advancing sustainable development goals including affordable and clean energy.
	DRDC helps students and post graduates launch rewarding careers January 24, 2023 On the International Day of Education, Defence Research and Development Canada is celebrating the contribution of students and post graduates to advancing science and technology for the Department of National Defence, Canadian Armed Forces, and public safety and security communities.
	Register for the Defence Research and Development Canada outreach event on December 12, 2022 November 30, 2022 DRDC invites you to its 2022 outreach event on Monday, December 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. ET. This two-hour virtual event will provide you with the information you need to build a successful partnership with Canada’s leading defence science organization.
	Government of Canada proposes Halifax as North American location for NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic November 18, 2022 Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, announced today that Canada is proposing the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, to host the North American Regional Office of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA).
	DRDC-led team finishes first in international cyber security competition October 17, 2022 - Defence Stories A team from Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) took home the gold medal in an international capture-the-flag cybersecurity competition on Aug. 16, 2022.
	As part of Women’s History Month, DRDC highlights a scientist who continues to contribute to defence research and development October 28, 2022 October is Women’s History Month and to celebrate, Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is highlighting defence scientist Hengameh Irandoust and her contribution to researching solutions for more effective human-autonomy teaming in command and control for the Canadian Armed Forces.
	Defence Team News Interview with Major Raymond Green and Jared Giesbrecht on the Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems - IDEaS Sandbox Video / October 12, 2022 Major Raymond Green and Defence Scientist Jared Giesbrecht discuss the recent IDEaS Sandbox event in Suffield, Alberta on Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems, as the CAF looks to better understand and improve its capability in counter-drone measures and warfare.
	DRDC celebrates math behind science and tech solutions for the CAF during Science Literacy Week September 23, 2022 From September 19 to 25, 2022 Science Literacy Week is being celebrated across Canada and this year’s theme is math as the language in which science is written.
	CANSOFCOM leverages innovative talent to gain a competitive advantage over its adversaries September 20, 2022 On September 16-18, thousands of university students participated in an annual event at the University of Waterloo called Hack the North, which provided opportunities for the students to solve various technology-related challenges and win prizes.
	National Defence works with industry to protect marine mammals April 27, 2022 DND and the CAF are committed to environmental stewardship and mitigating the impact of active sonar on the marine environment.
	DRDC is developing science and technology solutions to monitor and mitigate the impacts of active sonar on the marine environment February 20, 2022 The aim of this research is to give Canadian Armed Forces decision makers the real-time information they need to plan operations while protecting marine mammals.
	Department of National Defence invests in innovative and efficient solutions for temporary military camps February 16, 2022 The Department of National Defence announced today three contribution agreements with Canadian innovators to develop solutions to provide integrated energy, water and waste management systems for relocatable temporary camps (RTC) used by the Canadian Armed Forces.
	Gazing into the COVID-19 crystal ball with Josée van den Hoogen, Defence Scientist February 10, 2022 If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it is that it’s hard to predict the future, but for Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) scientist Josée van den Hoogen that challenge is part of her job in operational research.
	DT News interview: Mats Striegler on the Green Heat: Low Carbon Energy Generation for Heating Existing Buildings IDEaS challenge Video / August 5, 2021 Mats Striegler joins us today to tell us more about the Green Heat: Low Carbon Energy Generation for Heating Existing Buildings challenge and what it means for Defence, Canada, energy consumption, and reduction of the global carbon footprint.
	DT News: Defence Research and Development Canada supports COVID-19 response Video / July 23, 2021 Over the last year and a half, DRDC has supported the Canadian Armed Forces response to the COVID-19 pandemic with a variety of science and technology solutions.
	Defence research supports COVID-19 response July 19, 2021 Defence Research and Development Canada scientists and researchers have rapidly changed focus to respond to various COVID-19 challenges.
	Department of National Defence awards $54-million infrastructure greening contract in Nova Scotia July 14, 2021 On June 21, 2021, the Department of National Defence awarded a new energy performance contract (EPC) to upgrade facilities at CFB Halifax, 12 Wing Shearwater, Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (Bedford), and Defence and Research Development Canada (Atlantic).
	Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Pop Up City contest pitch event Video / June 18, 2021 On March 23rd, innovators from across Canada vied for a chance at $1.5 million in Round 3 of the IDEaS Pop Up City contest.
	Defence scientists bring creativity and innovation to science outreach - Canada.ca May 13, 2021 DRDC scientists and researchers are finding innovative ways to continue to talk to young people about careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), despite COVID-19 restrictions.
	Minister of National Defence video message for International Women’s Day 2021 Video / March 8, 2021
	Department of National Defence (DND) invests in Canadian solutions to COVID-19 challenges March 4, 2021
	60 Seconds with Donna Pickering from DRDC Toronto on International Day of Women and Girls in Science Video / February 11, 2021
	Defence Team (DT) News interview: Defence Scientists for International Day of Women and Girls in Science Video / February 10, 2021
	Defence scientists empower girls to pursue dreams in STEM through outreach February 9, 2021 Women scientists from Defence Research and Development Canada are participating in outreach to encourage girls to pursue careers in STEM for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11.
	DRDC sets AMAZE-ing goal to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Arctic facilities December 17, 2020 A team of researchers is aiming to make Arctic facilities more sustainable with the Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)-led project, Advanced Microgrids towards Arctic Zero Emissions (AMAZE), which was awarded $1.65 M over three years from the Greening Government Fund in June 2020.
	DT News interview: today we‘re speaking with Adrienne Turnbull for Arctic Science Month Video / December 11, 2020
	All Domain Situational Awareness Science and Technology Program Video / December 7, 2020
	Government of Canada invests in new defence research facility in Valcartier November 26, 2020
	DND awards $2 million to two companies developing COVID-19 solutions and products July 30, 2020
	DND launches a call to innovative thinkers for solutions to COVID-19 challenges May 26, 2020
	Canadian Disruptive Pattern (CADPAT): A uniquely Canadian development March 13, 2020
	Contested Urban Environment 2018 December 5, 2018 Defence science and technology advances result from collaboration between scientists and military. Innovations are born in the labs and then tested in relevant and realistic environments before being returned to the labs for further enhancements and, eventually, adopted by the military.
	Defence Research and Development Canada leads a pan governmental experiment in whale preservation December 3, 2018 Two Ph. D candidates, Maj. Dugald Thomson (Defence Research and Development Canada) and Hansen Johnson (Dalhousie University) spearheaded an experiment to understand right whale behavior while testing new Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)’s monitoring and recognition software...
	Supporting emergency management officials during the Fort McMurray wildfire response May 2, 2017 In May 2016, a wildfire began ravaging Fort McMurray and surrounding areas, leading to the evacuation of more than 80,000 residents. As first responders battled the blaze and emergency management officials worked tirelessly to coordinate efforts, several organizations, including Defence Research and Development Canada’s Centre for Security Science (DRDC CSS), worked behind the scene to provide advice and support...
	Defence scientist was contender for spot as Canadian Astronaut March 24, 2017 The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is looking to recruit two new astronauts through its fourth astronaut recruitment campaign. Thomas Karakolis a defence scientist at Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) was hoping to be one of them...
	Canadian and Australian experts run experiments at Shirleys Bay March, 14 2017 For the first time, Canadian and Australian experts recently conducted joint electronic warfare targeting experiments at the Canadian Forces Warfare Centre (CFWC) in Shirleys Bay, Ottawa...
	Statement - First workshop of the new Institute for Research in Defence and Security February 27, 2017 Dr. Marc Fortin, ADM (Science and Technology) and CEO Defence Research and Development Canada, made the following statement...
	Exercise ATHENA photo gallery February 27, 2017 This train derailment exercise, known as Exercise Athéna, was held on 25-26 February, 2017, at the Institut Maritime du Québec in Lévis, Québec. Transport Canada (TC) hosted this event in partnership with Defence Research and Development Canada’s Centre for Security Science (DRDC CSS)...
	Genetic sequencing could help diagnose PTSD January 23, 2017 Defence research scientists are developing a study on how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be linked to certain genes which may help with diagnosis and treatment. Every person has a particular set of genes that act like recipes for a variety of traits. Some human genes are different depending on the person. These are the genes that make us unique, determining everything from eye colour to height to brain chemistry. While genomics — the study of genes and what they do...
	Canadian Army uses science to enhance multinational interoperability January 18, 2017 The Canadian Army recently joined colleagues from 17 other partner nations to test and assess the interoperability of their various systems and networks...
	Exercise UNMANNED WARRIOR: an international exercise using autonomous tech to detect underwater mines December 13, 2016 The area surrounding Scotland’s Isle of Skye was speckled with ships, and unmanned vehicles in the sky, on the ocean’s surface and below it, all working together to detect and neutralize a minefield on the seafloor...
	Neck pain research yields solutions October 31, 2016 Neck pain is a common complaint among CH-146 Griffon helicopter pilots and flight engineers, and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is looking for solutions to the problem...
	Defence researches audio warning in the cockpit October 26, 2016 When it comes to cockpit audio warnings, is the male or female voice more effective for getting the attention of pilots? This is something investigated by scientists at Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), Toronto Research Centre...
	The Canada - U.S. Enhanced Resiliency Experiment IV (CAUSE IV) - Vignette 2 October 25, 2016 Canada and the United States came together from April 26 to 28, 2016 to assess technologies that can help their respective emergency management officials and responders communicate and exchange information more efficiently during an emergency situation touching both sides of the border...
	The Canada - U.S. Enhanced Resiliency Experiment IV (CAUSE IV) - Vignette 1 October 25, 2016 Canada and the United States came together from April 26 to 28, 2016 to assess technologies that can help their respective emergency management officials and responders communicate and exchange information more efficiently during an emergency situation touching both sides of the border...
	Extreme expedition: testing prototype vehicles in Canada's Arctic July 7, 2016 Operation NUNALIVUT proved an ideal circumstance for a Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) team to test prototype vehicles in the extreme environment of the high Arctic and during active Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations...
	Wildfire disaster scenario: New report highlights how new communication technologies improve emergency response June 1, 2016 The Canada – United States (U.S.) border is the longest international border in the world, reaching almost 9,000 km. This poses major challenges when it comes to emergency response, including efficient cross-border sharing of information during emergencies that affect both countries...
	Multi-target tracker software enhances commercial radar products May 28, 2015 Software that enables radar to track multiple targets at the same time has been added to the sigma S6 radar product line developed by Rutter Inc., a Canadian company based in St. John’s, Newfoundland...
	Where there's smoke there's fire: Researchers enhance forecasting system to better predict smoke patterns May 19, 2015 The inhalation of wildfire smoke can have significant impacts on the health and safety of Canadians. It can aggravate pre- existing illnesses such as heart and lung disease and is particularly harmful to children and seniors. It can also cause uncomfortable symptoms such as coughing, breathing difficulties and irritated eyes...
	Spring 2015 geobuoy comparison trial May 15, 2015 For roughly two weeks this spring from late April to early May a team of scientists, technologists and logistics support staff from Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) evaluated the performance of newly improved geobuoys on behalf of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)...
	Tapping into social media and digital volunteers to improve disaster recovery operations May 7, 2015 A strong online presence was a key component allowing digital volunteers to help during recovery operations following a fictional Hurricane. These tech savvy individuals can work online from anywhere in the world, gathering and analysing social media data to provide a variety of information services to emergency professionals and government organizations during disasters...
	A legacy of research in a harsh environment April 30, 2015 Alert, Nunavut sits at the northern tip of Ellesmere Island in Canada’s High Arctic. It is the most northern permanently inhabited location in the world. Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has been conducting research at Alert and in the High Arctic for the past 60 years...
	Searching uncharted Arctic waters for Franklin's lost ships March 16, 2015 When modern-day Canadian explorers made what has been described as the discovery of the century by finding one of Sir John Franklin’s lost ships, defence scientists were honoured to be part of the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition...
	DRDC's experimental proving ground supports CAF, allied readiness March 10, 2015 Decontaminating a radiological source, responding to a natural disaster or deploying to the site of a suspected terrorist attack – these are just some of the activities that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have to be prepared for...
	Dr. Simona Verga: physicist, teammate, athlete and mother March 6, 2015 Since its inception in 2006, Dr. Simona Verga has been part of the hard working team at Defence Research and Development Canada. For seven years, she has worked as an Operations Research Analyst, providing decision support to internal and external clients through advice and guidance...
	The evolution of the smart gun February 9, 2015 More firepower, improved accuracy and smart integrated accessories that connect to command and control networks are the headline features of the new integrated assault rifle concept that Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and Colt Canada have developed for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)...
	DRDC technology supports safer and smoother landings at sea for the Royal Canadian Navy December 1, 2014 Conducting helicopter operations from Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ships is a complex and dangerous procedure requiring the highest degree of safety. Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has developed a specialized system which has the potential to increase the safety of complex at-sea operations and ensure safer and smoother helicopter landings on RCN ships...
	Retweet, like or share: How social media is changing the face of emergency management November 3, 2014 It’s no longer unusual to learn about a severe weather warning or police manhunt through a “tweet” or a “wall post”. These words refer to common practices on Twitter and Facebook, but were not part of our vocabulary a decade ago. Today, whether it is for personal or professional reasons, the majority of Canadians are engaging with one another through social media websites every day...
	DRDC's CAN LEAP course an important tool in assessing soldier combat mobility September 30, 2014 Enemy threats and counter-insurgency operations have dramatically increased the focus on soldier personal protective equipment (PPE) and its critical role in ensuring survivability and mission outcomes...
	New portal instantly shares information between Government of Canada Operations Centres September 24, 2014 Collaboration between different Government of Canada departments during significant events and emergencies is critical. As a situation unfolds, departments must be able to quickly track and manage information to help protect Canadians...
	Tactical wearables and the self-organizing network August 19, 2014 DRDC is conducting a series of trials to improve the performance and security of mobile ad hoc networks which aim to enable rapid decision making for dispersed operations. The first trial tested the tracking of a target on the move...
	Keeping hazards at a robot arm's length July 11, 2014 A team of military responders hunker down behind sand bags, periodically peering over the top to watch a group of vehicles’ lights fade into the blackness of night. When the lights disappear entirely from their line of sight, the team’s focus quickly shifts back to the operator manning a control station...
	DRDC: Science, Technology and Knowledge for Canada's Defence and Security October 17, 2013