Defence Research Institute
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As an initiative of , the Defence Research Institute at ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Canberra was established to stimulate, unify and support all defence-related research within the ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· community while striving to build and maintain a network across Australian and international defence industries.Â
We operate at the frontiers of science and technology to help deliver transformational innovations that advance Australia’s global capabilities, redefine the modern defence landscape and change the world for the better.
¹ú²ú¾«Æ· excels in defence research areas such as cyber security, space, systems engineering, artificial intelligence, logistics, hypersonics, defence-related public sector management and conflict studies.
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¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Defence research and technology capability portfolio
This portfolio showcases ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·â€™s excellence in defence research and technology and highlights our work across academia, government and industry, as well as with global policymakers, to create a hub of defence-related knowledge.
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Explore the breadth of ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·â€™s expertise in defence education, with many more courses available through our Sydney and Canberra campuses as well as online delivery mode.
About us
We work with ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·â€™s experts and trusted partners in academia, industry and government to translate world-class research into defence capabilities. Learn more about our goals and how we operate.