Defence Science and Technology Agency

Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) is a statutory board under the purview of the Ministry of Defence of the Government of Singapore.

Defence Science and Technology Agency
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
Parent agencyMinistry of Defence
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 (SAF).

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.[2]

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