Our research
Our researchers cover the military and civilian aspects of defence, crisis management and security. Their research ranges from security policy, civilian crisis management and leadership to war, defence and military operations.
Spotlight on
The war in Ukraine and the future of warfare
How is Russia's war in Ukraine changing our understanding of modern warfare? That is the central question explored in the new edited volume Russia's War in Ukraine and Modern Warfare: Strategy, Tactics, and Technology, published by Oxford University Press.
Our subjects
Publications
At the Swedish Defence University, basic research and applied research are conducted with great relevance to the societal security. The research covers both military and civilian aspects of...
Commissioned research
A large part of the Swedish Defence University's research consists of commissioned research for the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) and the Ministry of Def...
Research projects
Here you can find more information about ongoing research projects at the Swedish Defence University.
Meet some of our researchers
Do you want to learn more about our researchers and what we do at the Swedish Defence University? Here you will find interviews with some of the researchers at the Swedish Defence University...
Networks and cooperative efforts
The Swedish Defence University cooperates with several national and international higher education institutions, organisations and companies.
Doctoral studies
The Swedish Defence University has degree-awarding powers to issue doctoral degrees in the field of defence, crisis management, and security . So far, four doctoral programmes have been es...
RESEARCH NEWS
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New research network to explore AI and warfare17 Jun 2026How will artificial intelligence and autonomous systems affect the warfare of the future, and what consequences will this development have for society, politics and security? These are the q...
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Anni Carlsson awarded the Stig Strömholm Prize08 Jun 2026Anni Carlsson, Lecturer at the Department of International and Operational Law at the Swedish Defence University, has been awarded this year's Stig Strömholm Prize for Humanities-oriented Re...
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Two new centres for the defence capability of the future14 Apr 2026The Swedish Defence University has established two new centres: the Centre for Capability Development and Innovation and the Centre for Total Defence Logistics.