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R&D; ProgramDefence R&D; Canada focuses on research and development in technology areas of critical importance to future Canadian Forces operations. Its key objective is to ensure that the Canadian Forces remain technologically prepared and operationally relevant in a defence environment that will see increased focus on interoperability with allies, technology driven warfare and new asymmetric threats. R&D; Activity AreasDefence R&D; Canada research concentrates on 21 R&D; activity areas that span the defence technology spectrum: Sensors and information systems More information about these activities can be found on the R&D; Activities page. Research ProgramsThe activity areas outlined above comprise Defence R&D; Canada's R&D; Program, which is carried out by two interconnected research mechanisms: Applied Research ProgramThe Applied Research Program (ARP) is a Defence R&D; Canada (DRDC) program designed to advance the defence science knowledge base, investigate novel and emerging technologies and explore the military application of those technologies. Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)Demonstrates and validates technology solutions for new and emerging Canadian Forces operational systems and concepts without having to fully develop new products.
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Last Updated: 2006-01-27 | Important Notices |