We’re proud to host the NSW Defence Innovation Network and co-host the NSW Space Research Network. Our researchers work closely with the Defence Science and Technology Group, Australian Defence Force, US Defense, Primes and local SMEs. Partner with us to develop solutions for your research needs and access industry-recognised experts with world-class facilities.

  • RICO equips the Army to be Future Ready

    The Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation and Coordination Office (RICO) explores, coordinates and develops disruptive technology that equips the Army to be Future Ready. See their latest demonstration video of our brain-computer interface technology in action controlling a Ghost Robotics’ Vision 60 land drone.

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Defence and Space news and projects

Our Defence and Space expertise

  • adaptive leadership development
  • advanced 3D printing
  • advanced materials
  • antenna systems
  • artificial intelligence
  • autonomous systems
  • cybersecurity
  • data analytic
  • data science and mathematical modelling
  • developing innovation capability
  • drones
  • geospatial systems
  • human performance
  • image processing
  • propulsion and energy storage
  • prototyping
  • quantum technologies
  • radar
  • radio frequency systems
  • remote sensing
  • robotics
  • satcomms
  • satellites
  • signal processing
  • simulation and modelling
  • surveillance
  • tactical comms
Defence and National Security Brochures

Read more about some of our Defence and National Security capabilities:

Artificial Intelligence

Communications Systems

Cyber Security, Information Warfare and RF Warfare

Quantum Computing and Materials

The UTS Vault

Brain Robotic Interface

Explore our world-class Defence and Space facilities

UTS has a range of cutting-edge facilities to support Defence and Space research:

External photo of UTS Tech Lab at dusk. Image by Andy Baker

Explore more UTS research centres and institutes

Some of our Defence and Space experts

Contact us

If you would like to find out more about our Defence and Space expertise, please contact

Dr. Thomas Leoni
Business Research Engagement Manager
Email: thomas.leoni@uts.edu.au

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.