Every year, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) awards the Defence Technology Prize (DTP) to scientists and engineers in recognition of their roles in strengthening Singapore's defence capabilities. Established in 1989, this award has since grown in standing and importance, and is now considered one of the most prestigious awards given at the national level by MINDEF.

Nominations

The DTP is open to individuals and teams who have made significant technological contributions to the defence capabilities and security of Singapore. Teams may also comprise members from different organisations.

Winning the DTP 2011

A judging panel chaired by MINDEF's Chief Defence Scientist Quek Tong Boon selected five team and one individual award winners from 27 entries, received for DTP 2011. All individual winners will receive a trophy and a certificate. Organisations that have participated and won the Team Awards will also be presented with a trophy. Each team member will in turn receive a Certificate of Commendation for his/her role in the project.

DTP Individual (R&D) Award

The award is presented to individuals who have made remarkable contributions in pioneering innovative R&D for Singapore's defence science and technology. These individuals have also established themselves as a leading authority in a critical area of defence technology. The winner in this category for DTP 2011 is Mr Teoh Chin Heng, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Electronic Systems Division, DSO National Laboratories (DSO).

DTP Team (R&D) Award

The award is presented to teams for their accomplishments in research and development to enhance the defence capabilities and security of Singapore. The winners in this category for DTP 2011 are:

1) The X-SAT Microsatellite Team from Nanyang Technological University's Satellite Research Centre, DSO; National University of Singapore's Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing.

2) The Data Fusion Team from DSO.

DTP Team (Engineering) Award

The award is presented to teams for their outstanding achievements in the delivery of highly complex engineering solutions and integrated systems in MINDEF's acquisition programmes. The winners in this category for DTP 2011 are:

1) The Weapon Locating Radar Engineering Team from the Singapore Army - Maintenance and Engineering Support Formation and Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA).

2) The Advanced Protective Infrastructure Team from DSTA.

3) The Advanced Radar System Team from DSO and DSTA.