About us
DRI at UNSW works with the university鈥檚 experts and trusted partners in academia, industry and government. We translate UNSW鈥檚 world-class research into defence capabilities that enable Australia and its allies to meet the demands of a constantly changing security environment.
Our mission聽
Aiming to deliver the best defence research to enhance Australia鈥檚 security, we build solid and lasting partnerships with Defence and defence industries around the world. We also share our knowledge with global policymakers and across academia, government and industry.聽
The DRI plays a critical role in enhancing UNSW鈥檚 already enviable defence reputation by galvanising our research clusters across the university鈥檚 Sydney and Canberra campuses. We advance Australia鈥檚 global capabilities through education, innovation and engagement.
Partner with us
The DRI delivers across operational areas as diverse as Autonomous Systems, Hypersonics, Sensors and Space. Our UNSW 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.
Work with us
We鈥檙e constantly on the lookout for new talent to work on upcoming projects, with a focus on defence or security. If you鈥檇 like to be considered, please send us your details.
