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Protective Infrastructure
The work DSTA does in protective infrastructure is often an exercise in
balancing the need for efficiency of operations and the need for
superior protection of these facilities.
In order to fulfill our role, we need to keep abreast of the latest in
protective technology while keeping ourselves updated on the latest in
building designs that allow operations to be carried out efficiently.
The Changi Naval Base and Pulau Tekong Army Base developments are
examples of comprehensively-integrated facilities where we leveraged
our expertise in various areas. These areas include civil, mechanical
and electrical engineering, prefabricated construction technology and
systems integration.
DSTA also engages in protective technology R&D. This technology
area encompasses the development and application of protective concepts
and solutions to enhance the survivability of personnel, assets and
critical operational functions against enemy actions and weapon
effects.
Through explosives testing programmes, in-house R&D and local and
foreign collaboration, DSTA has built up strong capabilities in the
area of protective technology.
As a result of our investment in protective technology R&D, DSTA
has been able to pioneer the development of underground ammunition
storage facilities, which have opened new possibilities in the use of
land in land-scarce Singapore.
The Underground Ammunition Facility, Singapore's first innovative
underground cavern development, involved researchers from local
universities and overseas agencies. This project has placed DSTA on the
world map in the research of ground shock. Our research findings have
also led to the creation of a new safety standard for underground
ammunition storage, which has been endorsed by the North Atlantic
Treaty Organisation.
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