France’s Safran Electronics & Defense has entered into a collaboration agreement with Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) to leverage smart technologies and nurture local talent, the French company announced on 24 March 2023.
Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 22 March the sidelines of the Singapore Defence Technology Summit 2023, held from 22 to 24 March, DSTA and Safran Electronics & Defense will collaborate on efforts to ensure improved performance, availability and sustainability of platforms operated by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
The MoU will also pave the way for both organisations to explore smart technologies such as computer vision for defence applications, through the sharing of research and defence outcomes and long-term capability roadmaps, as well as potential integration into existing or new systems operated by the SAF. In addition, the partnership will further strengthen the set-up of local technical support and talent development initiatives, including internship opportunities, as well as knowledge-sharing courses.
“This partnership with Safran Electronics & Defense will see the strengthening of local technical support, which in turn will help enhance the availability and sustainability of their systems operated by the Singapore Armed Forces,” said Roy Chan, DSTA’s Deputy Chief Executive (Operations). “It will also place a focus on strengthening efforts and accelerate the application of smart technologies such as computer vision to our defence systems. As a technology organisation, innovation sits at the heart of everything in DSTA. Growing our knowledge with some of the best minds in the industry will inspire us to constantly innovate and improve our defence systems to give the SAF the technological edge.”
“This memorandum of understanding between DSTA and Safran Electronics & Defense sets a strong and long-term collaboration, offering sovereignty solutions to the armed forces with new-generation of equipment and systems,” added Frédéric Mazzanti, Defense Division Director of Safran Electronics & Defense.
Peter Felstead
