Department of Disruptive & Emerging Technologies
CNAWS Research Portfolio

Department of Disruptive & Emerging Technologies Defence Tech & Future Systems

Focused on how exponential technologies reshape the tactical edge—from autonomous drone swarms and algorithmic warfare to hypersonic strike systems.

Core Mandate

Strategic Research Pillars

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Artificial Intelligence & Autonomy

Military AI applications, human-machine teaming, autonomous target recognition, and algorithmic kill-webs.

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Unmanned Systems & Swarm Warfare

FPV drones, loitering munitions, anti-drone defense systems, and networked autonomous assets.

03

Electronic & Cyber Warfare

Spectrum dominance, satellite communications jamming, C4ISR resilience, and cyber assault countermeasures.

Department Publications

Research Dossiers & Briefs

21 publications