OUR SCIENCE PROGRAMMES
INFORMATION WARFARE
PLATFORM WARFARE
Sensing & Intelligence
Air Warfare
Application of AI for Intel igence & Data Col ection
Advancing the Protection of NZDF Aircraft
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Understand and exploit artificial intelligence
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Assurance of aircraft self-protection systems
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Automating tools and detecting patterns
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Informed procurement and through life support
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Faster data analysis and enhanced cueing
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Reduced combat risk for operations
Cyber & Electromagnetic Warfare
Maritime Warfare
Cyber Defence & Radio Frequency Systems
Tactics & Technology to Protect our Sailors & Ships
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Exploring cyber resilience, awareness & protection
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Fully realise our ship’s self-protection systems
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Novel radio frequency sensing
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Research into advanced sensors, effectors and autonomous systems
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Resilient communications alternatives
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Protect our ships, cables and pipelines from underwater threats
Concepts, Strategy & Analytics
Land Warfare
Research to inform Decisions, Planning & Policy
Maximise the Safety & Effectiveness of our Soldiers
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Analytical methods to enhance strategic decision making
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Armour & protection systems
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Analysis of emerging and disruptive technology
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Detection of and protection from chemical and biological threats
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Signature management of people and platforms
Human Sciences
Autonomous Systems
Understanding our People: Cognitive & Physical Performance
Harnessing the Potential of Autonomous Systems
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Integration with emerging technological systems
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Accelerate Government and NZDF adoption
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Increased survivability in high-risk environments
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Generate knowledge to support acquisition
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Counter autonomous threats
Climate Intelligence
Space & Navigation Warfare
Supporting the NZDF through a Changing Climate
NZDF’s Research Pathway to Space Domain Operations
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Understanding the ability of NZDF to respond
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Surveil ance of space activities
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Adapt to decrease operational risk
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Space domain interoperability
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Compliance with legislation and regulation
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Resilience of NZDF navigation and timing services
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