National Security and Technology Initiative

The Issue

The U.S. faces complex threats from adversaries engaged in weapons development and deployment, as well as the use of cybertechnologies for intelligence, attacks and global system manipulation.

The Innovation

By solidifying Purdue’s existing strengths in applied research efforts with new investments, we will expand our capabilities to address tomorrow’s greatest national security and technology challenges.

The Investment

Our four strategic areas of investment are hypersonic and space vehicles, energetic materials and systems, cyberphysical security and secure microelectronics.

The Impact

Purdue will lead national centers of excellence with cross-sector participation. Our work will help deliver new, one-of-a-kind research and test facilities to support national security and technology research and education. Additionally, we will produce students with security experience and clearances and add companies, federal labs and startups to Discovery Park District at Purdue.