Intelligence
Explore how MINDEF's Intelligence DXOs contribute to national security through critical research and geospatial mapping, delivering timely intelligence and implementing geospatial policies to support strategic defence decisions.
Last updated 27 July 2025
Introduction
Curious to learn how the Research and Mapping job families drive critical intelligence assessments and geospatial support in the Intelligence sector?
The Research team delivers timely and accurate intelligence to shape strategic decisions, while the Mapping team implements geospatial policies and standards for seamless operations. Together, they form the foundation of informed and effective defence strategies, ensuring readiness and precision in safeguarding national security.
Mapping
Within the mapping job family, specialists in the geospatial field play a vital role in supporting routine operations by implementing geospatial policies and standards, as well as related data and applications. Their expertise and experience are instrumental in ensuring the effective utilisation of geospatial information for the organisation’s needs.
Research
DXOs in the Research job family provide relevant, timely and accurate intelligence assessments. Through the collection, research, analysis, and distribution of intelligence, they ensure that relevant insights are available to support early warning, operations, defence policy formulation, and decision-making for MINDEF and the SAF. Their expertise is instrumental in shaping strategic and operational decisions, making them the backbone of informed and effective defence strategies.