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DSTA strengthens partnership with Safran to advance defence capabilities against asymmetric threats
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Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Safran Electronics & Defense have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the sidelines of Euronaval 2024 on 4 November 2024. This MOU aims to drive innovation in defense technology and advance defense capabilities through improved performance, availability and sustainability of platforms operated by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
This signing builds upon the agreement signed between both organisations in March 2023, which includes collaboration in smart technologies, talent development and long-term supportability.
The new MOU will focus on enhancing the capabilities of a weapon control system to address emerging and asymmetric threats. It includes exploring the development of a decision support tool to quicken the engagement response time, as well as tapping on smart ammunition technology to maximise system effectiveness against such threats.
“Collaborating with Safran will allow us to bring our diverse expertise together, stay ahead of evolving technology and enhance our capabilities. Through this partnership, we will accelerate technological advancement and co-develop innovative solutions to counter emerging threats” said Ng Chad-Son, Chief Executive of DSTA.
“As threats continue to evolve, so too must the systems designed to counter them” added Franck Saudo, President of Safran Electronics & Defense. “In conjunction with advancements in target identification, the development of sophisticated decision support algorithms plays a pivotal role in modern defense. We are proud to take on this challenge alongside DSTA.”
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About Defence Science and Technology Agency
The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) is a leading technology organisation that drives innovation and delivers cutting-edge capabilities to make the Singapore Armed Forces a formidable fighting force. Harnessing science and technology, our engineers and IT professionals leverage their multidisciplinary expertise to equip our soldiers with advanced systems to defend Singapore. DSTA also contributes its technological expertise to support national developments. To achieve its mission, DSTA excels in systems engineering, digital platforms, cyber security, software development and more.
About Safran
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92 000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices
Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers on-board intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, to reduce mental load and to guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.
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