Fact Sheet: Defence Technology Prize 2012

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 2012

A judging panel chaired by MINDEF's Chief Defence Scientist Quek Tong Boon selected one individual and four team award winners from 15 entries received for DTP 2012. 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 outstanding contributions in pioneering innovative defence R&D for Singapore. These individuals have also established themselves as leading authorities in a critical area of defence technology. The winner in this category for DTP 2012 is Dr Loke Weng Keong, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Defence Medical and Environmental Research Institute, DSO National Laboratories (DSO).

DTP Team (R&D) Award

The award is presented to teams for their outstanding accomplishments in research and development to enhance the defence capabilities of Singapore. The winner in this category for DTP 2012 is The Army Tactical Network Development Team from DSO and Headquarters Signals and Command Systems from the Singapore Army.

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 2012 are:

1)  The Critical Infrastructure and System Vulnerability Assessment Team from DSO.

2) The Integrated Geographic Information System Team from Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), DSO and the Singapore Armed Forces Mapping Unit.

3) The Guided System Team from DSO and DSTA.

More Resources

• Defence Engineers and Scientists Honoured for Technological Innovation