DDR&D (MAFAT) | 12,003 followers on LinkedIn. The Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) at the Israel Ministry of Defense is a globally recognized center of knowledge and expertise in the field of military technology. The DDR&D contributes to the development, production, and maintenance of the tools and technology used by the IDF and the entire defense establishment, guaranteeing Israel's ability to protect its civilians and maintaining the State of Israel's qualitative military edge. The Directorate's main goals include: Developing innovative concepts for defense technology, guiding R&D policy for the Israeli defense establishment, locating and training human capital, and creating international technological collaborations.