During the visit, the GPC-DFA and Resource Panel members were introduced to DSO's state-of-the-art facilities and technological innovation capabilities through a tour of selected facilities. They also visited the High Containment Facility, the only facility in Singapore that receives, tests and verifies unknown chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents, toured The Playground, which houses the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub and facilitates brainstorming through rapid prototyping and simulation, as well as saw the Robotics Laboratory, a one-stop facility to prototype, integrate, simulate and test robotic systems, including Unmanned Ground Vehicles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. As part of the visit, the members also observed a real-time, indoor 3D mapping demonstration which showcased how drones could be used to alert soldiers of potential threats in unchartered territory.

Sharing his thoughts at the end of the visit, Chairman, GPC-DFA, Mr Vikram Nair said, "Today, we saw how drones and unmanned vehicles could conduct surveillance missions or deliver supplies to hard-to-reach terrains. We also learnt how AI could be used to detect potential terrorists through social media analysis. As we face rapid change in the defence and technological landscape, I am confident that DSO can help our defence force to harness new technologies, and augment our SAF to respond to new threats."