MILESTONES
DEFENCE SCIENTISTS, TECHNOLOGISTS RECOGNISED WITH AWARDS
29 Oct 2007
The local defence technology community "represents a capacity that translates into superior operational capabilities for the Singapore Armed Forces", said Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at the annual Defence Technology Prize (DTP) presentation ceremony on 26 Oct.
As such, it is essential to recognise their significant contributions and efforts.
Established in 1989, the DTP is awarded to individuals and teams in recognition of their roles in strengthening Singapore s defence capabilities.
Speaking at the event, Mr Teo emphasised the importance of a supportive fraternity of defence scientists and technologists.
"Timely delivery, sound and cost-effective life cycle support, as well as good logistics are critical to maintaining the operational readiness of the SAF," he said. "Singapore's local defence technology capacity is a key enabler of the third-generation SAF."
The minister also spoke about "systems architecting frameworks", which have enabled the SAF "to better integrate our solutions across time, Services, disciplines, platforms and organisations".
Two out of the three individual awards this year were awarded under the Engineering category. The two winners, Teo Chin Hock and Yeoh Lean Weng, are from the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA).
Mr Teo, Director of Networked Systems, received the award for his role in the development and integration of Command and Control, Computers, Communications, and Intelligence, otherwise known as C4I capabilities.
Similarly, Dr Yeoh, who is Director of C4I Development, was awarded for pioneering local C4I capabilities and introducing cognitive systems engineering in the design of Command and Control (C2) systems.
In addition to the three individual winners, another seven teams also won the DTP this year.
As such, it is essential to recognise their significant contributions and efforts.
Established in 1989, the DTP is awarded to individuals and teams in recognition of their roles in strengthening Singapore s defence capabilities.
Speaking at the event, Mr Teo emphasised the importance of a supportive fraternity of defence scientists and technologists.
"Timely delivery, sound and cost-effective life cycle support, as well as good logistics are critical to maintaining the operational readiness of the SAF," he said. "Singapore's local defence technology capacity is a key enabler of the third-generation SAF."
The minister also spoke about "systems architecting frameworks", which have enabled the SAF "to better integrate our solutions across time, Services, disciplines, platforms and organisations".
Two out of the three individual awards this year were awarded under the Engineering category. The two winners, Teo Chin Hock and Yeoh Lean Weng, are from the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA).
Mr Teo, Director of Networked Systems, received the award for his role in the development and integration of Command and Control, Computers, Communications, and Intelligence, otherwise known as C4I capabilities.
Similarly, Dr Yeoh, who is Director of C4I Development, was awarded for pioneering local C4I capabilities and introducing cognitive systems engineering in the design of Command and Control (C2) systems.
In addition to the three individual winners, another seven teams also won the DTP this year.
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