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