Skip Navigation

Oklahoma Aerospace and Defense Innovation Institute

Oklahoma Aerospace & Defense Innovation Institute (OADII) banner and logo.

Innovation Through Partnerships

Oklahoma's aerospace and defense industries are rapidly expanding, significantly contributing to national defense in technology, supply chain optimization, and sustainable energy. Within Oklahoma University, and through the Office of Vice President for Research and Partnerships, the Oklahoma Aerospace and Defense Innovation Institute (OADII) enhances research by aligning with U.S. Government needs and focuses on Spectrum Dominance, Sustainment and Modernization Resiliency, Cyberspace and Information Dominance, and International Security Policy. OADII collaborates with various entities to drive technological advancements, commercialize OU-created intellectual property, and support economic and workforce development. The institute's partnerships and research efforts are crucial for maintaining a strategic advantage and ensuring national security.

Highlights

OADII-Generated Sponsored Funding

  • Radar: $27M

  • Sustainment & Modernization: $7M

  • Other Sponsored Programs: $18M

2024 Total: $52M

 

2025 OADII DEFENSE SYMPOSIUM

INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY & POLICY TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL DEFENSE

The inaugural OU defense symposium featured a full day of discussion, including keynotes and panels on topics such as national defense, integration of technology and policy, emerging technologies in defense, and geopolitical challenges and alliances. 

For the full list of keynotes, panels, and livestreams, please visit the OADII symposium event page.

Featured News

Place your image here. Please ensure that your image upload meets all of these requirements: Image dimensions, 900 by 600 pixels; file type, jpeg or jpg; file size, maximum of 300kb. Overlaying crimson and white stripes.
Research

University of Oklahoma Joins International UAS Consortium

March 11, 2025

OU is the newest member of the Mississippi State University-led Alliance for Systems Safety of UAS through Research Excellence, an elite group of universities working on the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, into the national airspace.