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Defence Engineers and Scientists Honoured for Excellence and Innovation in Defence Technology

1 October 2025

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing presented the Defence Technology Prize (DTP) to three teams at the DTP Award Ceremony held at the DSTA Auditorium this afternoon.

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Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing delivering the keynote address at the Defence Technology Prize (DTP) 2025 Awards Ceremony at the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) Auditorium this afternoon.

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing presented the Defence Technology Prize (DTP) to three teams at the DTP Award Ceremony held at the DSTA Auditorium this afternoon. This award recognises contributions that have helped the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) maintain its sharp edge in defence capabilities.

Speaking at the award ceremony, Mr Chan highlighted that the world has changed, and the need to adapt and keep pace. He said, “By now, you are all familiar that the geopolitics have changed – the way that we look at the world, and the assumptions we made about the partnerships, the global international and rules-based order. We must leave no stone unturned, and we must not make the wrong assumptions or use outdated assumptions.”

Mr Chan also emphasised the importance of taking a long-term perspective and a systems approach on capability development. Highlighting how people are the backbone of Singapore’s defence technology, he added, “Generations of people who have come before them have contributed to the foundations which now allow them to do what they do today, and for us to award them a prize.”

Established in 1989, the DTP is awarded annually to individuals and teams that have made significant technological contributions to the defence capabilities of Singapore. The DTP also serves to foster technological innovation and encourage breakthroughs in defence science and technology.

More Resources

Keynote Address by Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Defence Technology Prize Award Ceremony on 1 October 2025 at DSTA Auditorium

Fact Sheet: Defence Technology Prize 2025 Team (Research & Development) Award Winner

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