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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

Understand and exploit artificial intelligence

Assurance of aircraft self-protection systems

Automating tools and detecting patterns

Informed procurement and through life support

Faster data analysis and enhanced cueing 

Reduced combat risk for operations
Cyber & Electromagnetic Warfare
Maritime Warfare
Cyber Defence & Radio Frequency Systems
Tactics & Technology to Protect our Sailors & Ships

Exploring cyber resilience, awareness & protection

Fully realise our ship’s self-protection systems

Novel radio frequency sensing

Research into advanced sensors, effectors and autonomous systems

Resilient communications alternatives

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

Analytical methods to enhance strategic decision making

Armour & protection systems

Analysis of emerging and disruptive technology

Detection of and protection from chemical and biological threats

Signature management of people and platforms
Human Sciences
Autonomous Systems
Understanding our People: Cognitive & Physical Performance
Harnessing the Potential of Autonomous Systems

Integration with emerging technological systems

Accelerate Government and NZDF adoption

Increased survivability in high-risk environments

Generate knowledge to support acquisition

Counter autonomous threats
Climate Intelligence
Space & Navigation Warfare
Supporting the NZDF through a Changing Climate
NZDF’s Research Pathway to Space Domain Operations

Understanding the ability of NZDF to respond

Surveil ance of space activities

Adapt to decrease operational risk

Space domain interoperability

Compliance with legislation and regulation

Resilience of NZDF navigation and timing services
Released under the Official Information Act 1982

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