In order to unite the scientific and research potential in the field of defense and cybersecurity under a single strategic direction, eliminate duplication of research in these areas, bring modern trends and innovations into a single system, and strengthen state-industry-university cooperation, the Defense Technologies and Cybersecurity Research Cluster was established at AzTU.

The newly created cluster will operate in the research areas of autonomous systems, unmanned platforms, artificial intelligence-based control systems, electromagnetic defense technologies, network and information security, artificial intelligence (AI)-based cyberattack detection, SCADA and industrial systems protection, "smart grid", "e-mobility", energy security and resilient infrastructure models, prediction of critical systems with Big Data and artificial intelligence, and risk reduction.

This initiative aims to increase AzTU's contribution to the global development of scientific and technological progress in the country, support digital transformation processes, and strengthen the university's leading position in the national defense technology ecosystem.

The cluster will organize its activities under the coordination of the Institute of Defense Technologies and Cybersecurity of AzTU as a platform that creates synergy in accordance with research needs in this field.