Canadian Research and Development Classification (CRDC) 2020 Version 1.0 - Socioeconomic Objective (SEO)

RDS112 - Defence

This division is a socioeconomic objective which covers research and experimental (R&D) activities with objectives to serve military purposes. This objective may also include basic research in nuclear and space activities when financed by the ministry of defence, including advancement of knowledge in these areas. Civil research and experimental development financed by the ministry of defence, for example in the fields of meteorology, telecommunications and health, should be classified in the relevant objectives.