Our Vision

Establish a leading Centre of Excellence for Research and Applied Studies to help create competitive knowledge in all elements of Comprehensive National Security towards fulfilling India’s aspiration to achieve total self-reliance in critical, emerging and future technologies, in a collaborative and integrated ecosystem amongst Academia, Government, Industry and Entrepreneurs.

Our Mission

Aims to realise the vision by establishing:
  • Applied Research Programme in areas of merging and future technologies focusing on their impact on National Security
  • Academic Programme for developing and dissemination of best practices in identified matters pertaining to National Security
  • Defence Technology Innovation and Creation programme by integrating the RUAS Academia, Research, Ramaiah Technology Centre and Ramaiah Technology Business Incubator
  • A lead role in the developing and advocacy of creating an ecosystem of integration amongst Academia, Government, Industry and Entrepreneurs in Technology Innovation and creation
  • Collaboration with reputed think tanks and universities of national and international repute in identified areas of interest
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Our Core Values

  • Integrity: Upholding the highest ethical standards in all our endeavours, promoting trust and credibility
  • Excellence: Pursuing and delivering outstanding research, analysis, and solutions
  • Collaboration: Fostering a culture of teamwork and partnerships to leverage diverse expertise and insights
  • Thought Leadership: Encouraging creative thinking and embracing cutting-edge approaches to address complex challenges
  • Accountability: Taking ownership of our actions and commitments, ensuring responsible use of resources
  • Resilience and agility: Adapting swiftly to changing circumstances and remaining steadfast in achieving our mission
  • Independence: Maintaining unbiased perspectives and impartiality in all research and policy analyses
  • Ethical, Impactful work: Striving to make a meaningful and lasting difference in national security and global stability

Head Office

Centre for National Security Studies (CNSS)

MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Heritage Block, Ramaiah Gnanagangothri Campus, Mathikere, Bengaluru - 560054, India.