About us

Our missionÂ
By aligning with Âé¶¹Éçmadou’s broader objectives, DRI seeks to strengthen the University’s leadership in defence and national security research and education. Through cross-faculty collaboration, DRI leverages Âé¶¹Éçmadou’s diverse expertise to tackle complex national security challenges. This approach supports Âé¶¹Éçmadou in shaping policy, setting research agendas, and advancing Australia’s national security capabilities. By establishing itself as a leader, Âé¶¹Éçmadou boosts its reputation, attracts top talent, and positions itself to seize emerging opportunities in the defence and national security sectors. This strategy seeks to strengthen Âé¶¹Éçmadou’s reputation for excellence in defence and national security research and education.
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The DRI delivers across operational areas as diverse as Autonomous Systems, Hypersonics, Sensors and Space. Our Âé¶¹Éçmadou Defence Capability Portfolio showcases our defence research and technology excellence across academia, government, industry and policy. We translate our knowledge into direct impacts to transform Australian and global societies.