Singapore’s DSTA signs new deals at IMDEX

SHOW NEWS | By APDR - 6 MAY 2025

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and European defence group MBDA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will pave the way for joint efforts to explore innovative and low-cost solutions for countering drone threats. The announcement was made on the sidelines of IMDEX Asia.

The partnership underscores a shared commitment from DSTA and MBDA to undertake technology sharing and jointly build advanced technological solutions to improve detection, identification and response against drones, amid the fast-evolving threat landscape.

“With the increasing accessibility of drones, we see a growing need to manage their use safely and effectively. By combining our strengths in this domain with MBDA, we aim to push the boundaries of drone defence and unlock the potential of smart capabilities that will further strengthen the Singapore Armed Forces’ readiness,” said DSTA’s Deputy Chief Executive (Operations), Mr Roy Chan.

“We are pleased to sign this MOU with DSTA. Cooperation is in MBDA’s DNA. This is a partnership born from a common view on how to counter the threats posed by drones – a partnership supported by shared goals of how we can use innovation to provide capabilities that will protect the Singapore Armed Forces and their assets,” said Executive Group Director Programmes and Managing Director of MBDA France, Mr Stéphane Reb.

DSTA partners with Rheinmetall on sims, training

DSTA RME 2Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Germany’s Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH (Rheinmetall) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore digitalisation and experimentation opportunities in simulation and training systems to enhance training capabilities for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud and extended reality.

The MOU will also support talent development initiatives through exchange programmes, work attachments and internship opportunities at Rheinmetall, allowing DSTA engineers and interns to deepen their technical competencies. The collaboration was announced on the sidelines of IMDEX Asia 2025.

“This collaboration will enable Rheinmetall and DSTA to combine our expertise to explore advanced simulation technologies to enhance training capabilities. In doing so, we hope to harness these technologies to further improve training effectiveness and efficiency for the Singapore Armed Forces.” said DSTA’s Director Simulation and Training Systems, Ms Yeoh Ee-Wen.

Rheinmetall Integrated Electronics Solution Business Unit’s Head of Sales, Mr Tim Krabbes shared that “Rheinmetall and DSTA bring together deep expertise, technological excellence, and a shared vision of leveraging digital transformation to push the boundaries of simulation and next-generation solutions. I would like to stress that this collaboration is not just about technology – it is also about fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and more importantly trust.”