Major advancements in quantum theory and practice have created new opportunities in areas as diverse as information security, finance and process optimisation. We are developing new-generation technologies in areas such as quantum computation, communication and sensors.

Unmanned vehicles in space, in the air, on land, on sea, and underwater offer exciting opportunities to dramatically improve safety, environmental protection and operational effectiveness – at lower cost – in both industrial and mission-critical settings.

In our connected digital world, secure and reliable cryptography is the foundation of digital information security and data integrity.

From transportation to sustainability and renewable energy, new materials could enable major breakthroughs in performance and capability.

To take advantage of the full benefits of tomorrow’s technologies and systems, it is essential to secure our digital and network-connected world. To make this happen, pioneering new approaches to digital security need urgent development.

Directed-energy systems, such as microwave, laser and acoustics represent a powerful emerging technology with new industrial and medical applications. High-power systems also are key technologies in the defence of people, assets and forces.

Billions of physical and digital internet-connected things are now essential to maintaining how we live, work and play. They also are central to maintaining the safety and security of our communities. As the number and variety of platforms and connectivity increases, so too does the level of security vulnerability and threat.