Defence and National Security

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide is committed to supporting the �Ӱ�ֱ��n Government’s 2024 National Defence Strategy, which calls for a whole-of-nation approach to harness all aspects of �Ӱ�ֱ��’s capability to secure national interests.

This will include partnering with �Ӱ�ֱ��’s defence sector, where such partnerships align with the national interest and are consistent with the �Ӱ�ֱ��’s values and objectives.

The �Ӱ�ֱ��n government has a duty to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. As South �Ӱ�ֱ��’s leading research-intensive �Ӱ�ֱ��, our engagement with the defence sector is critical to improving our nation’s sovereign defence capability and fostering conditions for regional security, stability and prosperity.

The defence sector is a cornerstone of South �Ӱ�ֱ��’s economy, contributing significantly to economic growth and creating opportunities for a skilled workforce. In 2022-23, the sector contributed $10.6bn to the �Ӱ�ֱ��n economy and employed 64,100 people. Defence represents nearly 4% of the South �Ӱ�ֱ��n economy and employs around 15,000 people – many in high value jobs.

The defence industry is crucial for national security and regional stability, offering extensive opportunities for innovation and growth. By collaborating closely with this sector, we enhance the employability of our �Ӱ�ֱ��’s students and prepare them with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet future workforce demands. These partnerships support careers in defence, ensuring our graduates are well-equipped to contribute to and lead in building a robust and forward-thinking workforce.

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide contributes to national security efforts and defence projects, through initiatives such as the Defence Trailblazer program and the Defence and Security Institute (DSI). The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide is committed to building and maintaining world-class research, knowledge, infrastructure, and commercialisation pathways to support �Ӱ�ֱ��’s national interests and promote the economic prosperity of South �Ӱ�ֱ�� whilst upholding our core values including the right to lawful freedom of expression.

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� will also pursue opportunities from the AUKUS trilateral security partnership, supporting the �Ӱ�ֱ��n Government’s national security endeavours. Our defence research focuses on building defensive capabilities to make our nation safe and secure, with advancements in research and development benefiting South �Ӱ�ֱ�� and the nation.

Collaboration with the defence sector in South �Ӱ�ֱ�� aligns with the �Ӱ�ֱ��’s mission to meet our community’s evolving needs and challenges including through supplying highly skilled graduates ready to meet workforce demands now and into the future.

Defence and Security Institute (DSI)