Department of Defense

Anti-missile defense launch

March 9, 2026

Mizzou Engineering will contribute to missile defense SHIELD

Researchers recently received a 10-year federal contract to support development of advanced, multi-domain defenses against hypersonic, ballistic and cruise missiles.

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Jan. 21, 2026

Mizzou, UM System among the top 1% for research cybersecurity

This milestone highlights the university’s commitment as a top research institution.

Khaza Anuarul Hoque, Istiak Ahmed and Ripan Kumar Kundu

April 8, 2025

Exposing the security and privacy risks posed by incorporating AI in XR

Advances in AI are escalating the arms race between cyberattackers and defenders.

Associate Professor Feng “Frank” Xiao

Jan. 31, 2025

Mizzou researchers discover simple solution to break down forever chemicals

The answer to removing PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” may be in your fishbowl.

March 26, 2024

Mizzou Engineer to help U.S. Army assess systems as part of groundbreaking Department of Defense project

Mizzou Engineering is contributing to a groundbreaking project that aims to help the U.S. Army make more timely and strategic decisions in today’s technology-driven defense landscape.

April 18, 2022

Music to his ears: Full-tuition scholarship guarantees sophomore engineering employment after graduation

Graham Bond — a sophomore mechanical engineering major  — has just been awarded a full-tuition scholarship that guarantees him two years of civilian employment with the Department of Defense immediately after he graduates.

April 14, 2022

Engineering team receives $3M to develop improved blast-resistant curtain walls

A Mizzou Engineering team is investigating ways to keep large glass exteriors from shattering.