Three Projects Awarded Second-Round Seed Funding
We are pleased to announce that we have awarded Round II Seed Grant Funding to three standout projects originally supported...
New Video: Where Academia, Industry & Statecraft Intersect
We’re excited to share a new video highlighting the ongoing work and impact of Security & Defence PLuS—a trilateral partnership...
Indo-Pacific Security Forum: Enhancing Stability Through Deterrence, Defence & Diplomacy
On May 12, 2025 Security & Defence PLuS hosted the inaugural Indo-Pacific Security Forum in Honolulu, Hawaii, delivered through the...
Security & Defence PLuS at London Defence Conference, keynoted by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
On 8–9 May, Security & Defence PLuS participated in the London Defence Conference 2025, hosted at King’s College London. Now...
2025 Seed Grant Program Now Open for Applications
The 2025 Security & Defence PLuS seed grant program is open for applications. The objective of the seed grant is to...
Dr Ian Langford on Defending Democracy with Malcolm Turnbull
Can Australia defend itself by adopting the Echidna strategy? Security & Defence PLuS Executive Director, Dr Ian Langford, joined a...
The Athena Series Canberra Explores Women’s Leadership in Evolving Security Landscapes
In a time of global volatility and strategic realignment, the Athena Series: Women in Strategy Conference, Canberra convened some of...
Dr Ian Langford Launches New Book: Let’s Trade, Not Argue
We are pleased to announce the launch of Let’s Trade, Not Argue: An Australian Perspective on Building a Respectful Relationship...
Athena Series Expands to ASU, Showcasing Women Leaders in Strategy and Security
Just days after International Women’s Day, the Athena Series: Women in Strategy Conference, Phoenix brought together a remarkable gathering of...
New Online Short Courses at UNSW on Mission Engineering and Strategic Foresight
This week, UNSW Canberra introduced two new online, self-paced short courses: Mission Engineering Integration and Strategic Foresight: Thinking About Security....
Podcast Episode ‘Eyes on the Indo-Pacific: Australia’s Defence Strategy’
What does the future of Australia's defence strategy look like in the face of rising geopolitical tensions? How are shifting...
Security & Defence PLuS Partners Awarded a DARPA contract to Develop a Framework for Measuring Ethical Readiness of Autonomous Systems
With autonomous systems advancing rapidly in both military and civilian fields, how do we ensure these technologies perform ethically in...