DSTA
has actively built up strong defence technology linkages with foreign
and local partners to expand our technology capabilities. Through
Memoranda of Understanding and agreements, greater cooperation in
defence R&D is fostered with local and foreign defence
establishments and R&D institutions.
In Singapore, we collaborate with the universities and national
research centres and institutes. Under the MINDEF-NUS and MINDEF Joint
R&D Cooperation Programme, our defence scientists undertake joint
R&D studies with the academic researchers. In addition, Adjunct
Scientific Advisors from the universities are appointed to provide
expert advice for the various projects managed by DSTA.
The establishment of Temasek Laboratories, a collaboration between DSTA
and National University of Singapore (NUS)/Nanyang Technological (NTU),
marks a significant milestone in our efforts to strengthen Singapore's
defence technology capability. The mission of Temasek Laboratories is
to conduct research into selected areas of science and technology
critical to Singapore's defence and security.
The focus areas of TL-NUS are Aerodynamics, Informatic Security, Signal
Processing, Meterology and Nonlinear Dynamics while the focus areas of
TL-NTU are Computer Modelling and Simulation, Microsystems, Advanced
Radar Systems and Soldier Systems."
Electromagnetics and Aeronautics are the initial focus areas for Temasek Laboratories.
On the global front, DSTA has set up two overseas Defence Technology
Offices (DTO) in USA and Europe to explore opportunities for and to
facilitate global technology collaboration.
These offices play an important role as our overseas points-of-contact
to stimulate more interaction in the areas of defence science and
technology.
Another approach taken by DSTA and MINDEF to connect Singapore to the
global network of defence resources is to nurture and maintain special
relationships with prominent foreign scientists, engineers and medical
researchers.
To this end, Singapore has established several schemes. First, there is
the Singapore Defence Technology Distinguished Fellowship (SDTDF) which
is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to
Singapore's defence technology capability. The SDTDF also provides a
mechanism to tap the knowledge and experience of the award recipients
in their respective fields. This award is conferred by the Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister for Defence.
The Visiting Scientist Scheme (VSS) is another initiative to tap the
expertise of internationally renowned and eminent scientists. These
scientists are invited to share their knowledge with our research
scientists and engineers.
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Last Updated: 06 Sep 2007 |
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