About us

Our missionÂ
By aligning with аIJʹÙ꿉۪s broader objectives, DRI seeks to strengthen the University’s leadership in defence and national security research and education. Through cross-faculty collaboration, DRI leverages аIJʹÙ꿉۪s diverse expertise to tackle complex national security challenges. This approach supports аIJʹÙÍø in shaping policy, setting research agendas, and advancing Australia’s national security capabilities. By establishing itself as a leader, аIJʹÙÍø 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 аIJʹÙ꿉۪s 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 аIJʹÙÍø 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.