Defence and security science

Science and technology developed and funded through the Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) is helping Canada anticipate, prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, serious accidents, crime, and terrorism.

Making decisions under pressure is difficult, especially when the consequences can be dire. Deployed Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel can face situations that can implicate their fundamental values and principles. Making the right decision in these cases is critical.

Dr. Kate Kaminska brings a broad multi-disciplinary perspective to a newly updated role as the Chief Scientist at the Department of National Defence’s science and technology organization, Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC).

Three recently launched research and development (R&D) microsatellites, known as the Gray Jay Pathfinder mission, will orbit in high latitudes to evaluate new technologies to provide situational awareness in the Arctic Circle for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Innovation is moving at the pace of necessity on the frontline in Ukraine, as new technology and countermeasures are rapidly developed and deployed. In 2024, Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) defence scientist Marie-Pierre Raymond supported Ukrainian military innovation during an almost seven-month deployment as a science advisor in Kyiv, Ukraine, as part of Operation UNIFIER.