Capabilities

Through our specialist knowledge, expertise and facilities, the University of York plays an important role in supporting and advancing the UK’s defence and security sectors.

The UK's national funding agency for research and innovation (UKRI) has a responsibility to ensure that the UK’s research base “contributes fully to the national security and defence agenda through convening and funding partnerships across government, academia and industry.”

We have specialist knowledge, expertise and facilities that support the defence and security industry, and which aligns with the UK Government’s priorities.

These are designed to meet the Ministry of Defence (MOD)’s capability needs and to ensure the UK armed forces remain at the cutting edge of technology.

Our research and facilities

Our research spans fundamental science and assured operational systems. Our multi-disciplinary perspective supports a "whole-of-society" approach.

Our capabilities include:

Assured autonomy, safe AI and human-centred systems
Secure communications, networks and cyber security
Detection and sensing technologies
Fundamental physical sciences and materials science
Partnership work and interdisciplinary approaches that explore the context and nature of global security challenges

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