Our Core Competencies
At DSTA, our scope of work encompasses a multitude of areas. We have four main areas of expertises - Technology Management, Acquisition Management, Systems Management and Systems Development. These areas form DSTA's four core competencies.
Technology Management
DSTA manages defence research and development to bring in cutting-edge technologies to continously sharpen the technological edge of the SAF. We also look at enabling technologies for developing advanced systems that would transform the SAF into a third generation armed forces. We promote and nurture the development of defence science and technology capabilities locally.
To prospect for technologies that would provide for innovation defence science and technology solutions, DSTA enters into mutually beneficial collaboration with other defence agencies and research institutions, both locally and overseas.
Acquisition Management
DSTA manages the acquisition of weapons systems, command control, communications and computer (C4) systems and building infrastructure that would develop and sustain the SAF's operational capabilities. Our programme managers deliver capabilities to our customers with through-life support in a cost-effective manner, looking at the user requirements from conception to retirement of systems.
Systems Management
DSTA provides engineering support to the SAF in maintaining its high state of operational readiness at all times. The responsbilities include management of the maintenance of in-service systems, upgrading of systems and equipment for life extension, engineering support to ensure a high level of safety of munitions and safe disposal of munitions. This areas covers weapon systems, command and control systems, communication systems, IT network and infrastructure, and building installation and facilities.
Our engineers ensure that these equipment and weapons systems are well-maintained, operationally ready and supportable at low life-cycle costs. We identify their in-service maintenance and defect problems, carry out technical investigations and analysis of the causes. We propose cost-effective solutions in the areas of performances, reliability, maintainability and supportability. We also review the need for upgrade, replacement or retirement of in-service weapon systems.
In the area of logistics support, DSTA operates the NATO Codification System which serves as the foundation for the SAF's supply chain. Through achieving good codification date with the supplier part number, DSTA is able to carry out timely purchase of the right parts, at the right quantity and at the best price on the open market. This contributes to significant cost-savings, with regards to the purchase of the spare parts during the service life of our systems.
Systems Development
DSTA develops command and control systems information technology systems and protective technologies needed by the SAF in strategic areas. Our close links with the SAF enables us to understand the operational requirements better for delivering cost-effective solutions to fulfill its operational requirements from a strategic perspective.
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Last Updated: 20 May 2008 |
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