Priority research areas of the National Defence Academy
The research areas and specific research priorities of the National Defence Academy of Latvia (NDAL) identified by the Plan for Scientific Activities of the NDAL for 2023-2032 outlined below are consistent with the research interests and competencies of the academic and scientific staff at the NDAL. Research areas narrowed down by research priorities are pursued through specific research projects carried out individually or by research groups. Some of the research priorities proceeded with the help of involvement in international research projects and collaboration with defense academies and research institutions abroad.
Security and Strategic Research Centre
Security and Strategic Research Centre is a research institute of the National Defense Academy of Latvia. The aim of the SSRC is to ensure the scientific activities of the National Defense Academy of Latvia, to promote the development of military science in Latvia and to implement research projects in line with the priorities of Latvia's security and defense policy.
Defense Technology and Innovation Centre
Defense Technology and Innovation Centre - cutting-edge defense solutions for the challenges of the 21st century. The aim of the Innovation Centre is to implement the sector's policy in supporting the development of modern National Armed Forces (NAF) equipment and the NAF mobilization resource base - the national defense and security industry.
Involvement of students in research
NDAL organizes research conferences at least once a year, where students and graduates present the results of their research. Research activities of NDAL students make a practical contribution to the development of interdisciplinary areas of military science, as the results and proposals of students' research are clearly directed towards the improvement of the content of military service at the NDAL and NAF. The Baltic Defence College annual international conferences provide an additional opportunity for Master's students to broaden their horizons on current historical, security policy, strategic, leadership and operational issues based on both industry knowledge and academic research.