DSRI ’ s mission is to undertake research and training activities on defence and security in collaboration with partners in government ; industry ; and other academic and research centres nationally and internationally .
The institute ’ s mission is also fully aligned to the European Union ’ s action plan to invest in the common development of technologies and equipment of strategic importance for defence capabilities .
Multidisciplinary research and development
Defence challenges need cross-disciplinary solutions from scientists , analysts and engineers . DSRI encompasses a wide range of multidisciplinary research and training specialisms .
DSRI ’ s activities concern research and technology across a range of defence applications pertinent to land , air , sea , and space capabilities , including emerging and disruptive technologies : Areas of priority include :
Advanced modelling and simulation methods : Physics-based models Unmanned systems Artificial intelligence
DSRI will also undertake a continuing and thorough horizon scanning to predict technological shocks and spot opportunities .
Dual-use science and technology
In addition to the impact of new technologies on better equipped Armed Forces and Security Forces , defence science and technology have historically had dual-use of most of their developments , thus contributing to the economic activity of nations , to the workforce market and to the advancement of research and innovation . Therefore , the impact of DSRI ’ s work goes beyond conventional military technology enhancement .
Training
As a research-led institute , DSRI ’ s training is intrinsically linked to the state-of-the-art methods and techniques pertinent to the defence and security sectors . The educational provision covers Master and professional training programs , including distance learning options .
DSRI has full access to the infrastructure offered by the University of Nicosia to facilitate research activities , meetings , and result dissemination , with its state-of-the-art laboratories , conference rooms , and a publications centre . The university ’ s physical infrastructure includes a large number of amphitheatres , classrooms , and laboratories . The university ’ s library includes more than 130,000 books and 800 print journals and provides very extensive access to e-books , e-databases , and e-journal resources .
The Institute draws capabilities and expertise from across the UNIC ’ s Schools and Departments , as well as from UNIC ’ s international strategic partnerships . The members of DSRI have extensive experience in preparing and executing research projects funded by the European Union , government , international funding agencies and the private sector .