Defence Research and Development Canada Ottawa Research Centre (DRDC Ottawa)
Defense and Space Manufacturing51-200 Employees
DRDC Ottawa, formally known as the Defence Research and Development Canada Ottawa Research Centre, operates within the defense and space manufacturing sector. Based in Ottawa, Canada, it focuses on developing and exploiting technologies across domains such as space systems, cyber operations, communications and signals warfare, ISR applications, radar sensing and electronic warfare, radiological and nuclear defense, and navigation warfare. With a workforce described in general terms, the centre serves government defense and related agencies by advancing capabilities that address complex national security needs and demanding operating environments. Recent developments indicate collaborative efforts with industry and other institutions to pursue long-endurance autonomous underwater vehicle capability and AI-assisted command systems, reflecting ongoing partnerships and applied research aimed at enhancing operational readiness and real-world applicability.