Defence Science and Technology Agency

Defence Science and Technology Agency (Abbreviation: DSTA; Chinese: 国防科技局, Malay: Agensi Sains dan Teknologi Pertahanan) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore) of the Singapore Government.

Defence Science and Technology Agency

Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) building located along Depot Road, Singapore
Agency overview
Formed15 March 2000 (2000-03-15)
Preceding agencies
  • Defence Technology Group
  • Systems and Computer Organisation
  • Defence Medical Research Institute, Defence Administration Group
JurisdictionGovernment of Singapore
Headquarters1 Depot Road, Singapore 109679
Agency executives
  • Joseph Leong Weng Keong, Chairman
  • Tan Peng Yam, Chief Executive
Parent agencyMinistry of Defence (Singapore)
Websitewww.dsta.gov.sg

DSTA is responsible for performing acquisitions management, systems management, systems development for the Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces.

History

DSTA was formed as a statutory board on 15 March 2000 by combining the Defence Technology Group from MINDEF with two other organisations, the Systems and Computer Organisation (SCO) and the Defence Medical Research Institute (DMRI) from the Defence Administration Group.[1]

References
  1. "Welcome Speech by Mr Peter Ho, Chairman, DSTA, at the DSTA Inauguration Ceremony". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016.
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