Research Capability
Western Australia is part of the dynamic Indo-Pacific region and is nationally significant in the defence and security of Australia.
Cyber and Information Warfare
Multidisciplinary Material Sciences
Health, Medical and Biosecurity
Integrated Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Climate and Environmental Security
Space Capabilities
Defence and Security Policy, Law and Ethics
Trusted Autonomous Systems, AI and Automation
Indian Ocean Maritime Security and Defence
Ocean and Maritime Science Engineering and Security
The University of Western Australia (UWA) delivers multidisciplinary research, technology and business solutions for the challenges facing the nation’s defence industry today and for the future. UWA is supporting the Australian government’s defence programs by contributing to the national defence industry with leading strengths in Indo-Pacific defence and security, marine engineering, human factors, automation and sensing.
UWA is in the top 100 universities in the world, ranked by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, and as such, we attract world-renowned researchers to work in our globally-recognised research centres. In advancing the commitment to our long-term security, industry, government and global researchers partner with UWA to support national defence initiatives.
Publications
Black Swan Strategy Series
The Black Swan Strategy Papers are the flagship publication of the UWA Defence and Security Institute (DSI). They represent the intersection between Western Australia and strategic studies – both of which are famous for their black swans. The series aims to provide high-quality analysis and strategic insights into the Indo-Pacific region through a defence and security lens.
The Defence and Security Institute is an initiative by The University of Western Australia.
The University of Western Australia acknowledges that its campus is situated on Noongar land, and that Noongar people remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land, and continue to practise their values, languages, beliefs and knowledge.