Our Divisions
Human Systems
The Human Systems Division strengthens Singapore’s defence by developing capabilities in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defence, human factor engineering, and behavioural science. We protect against chemical and biological warfare and enhance the safety and performance of the Singapore Armed Forces.
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
The Electronic Systems Division advances electronic warfare systems with radio frequency and micro-electronics technologies and provides electromagnetic superiority.
EMERGING SYSTEMS
The Emerging Systems Division focuses research and development on a broad spectrum of capabilities that are critical to the Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF) defence systems. These include antenna design and electromagnetics, as well as technologies in the areas of lasers and advanced materials.
ENGINEERING
The Engineering Division conducts research and provides engineering services to the whole of DSO in the areas of digital and mixed-signal electronics/microelectronics, radio frequency (RF), electromagnetic interference (EMI)/electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), antennas, as well as mechanical and thermal engineering.
GUIDED SYSTEMS
The Guided Systems Division focuses on the development of autonomous unmanned systems, aerodynamics and navigation technologies for wide surveillance.
INFORMATION
The Information Division focuses on capabilities and technologies that enables the MINDEF/SAF to harness and exploit information in the physical battlefield and cyberspace. Capability areas include cyber security, cryptography, data analytics and fusion, artificial intelligence, vulnerabilities assessments and operations research.
ROBOTICS
The Robotics Division focuses on the research and development of advanced robotic systems and technologies across the air, land and maritime domains. These include aerodynamics, autonomy, platform control, guidance and navigation technologies.
SENSORS
The Sensors Division undertakes research and development in a wide range of sensor technologies, including radar, acoustics, electro-optics and underwater, to provide the SAF with a recognised battlefield situation picture.
DIGITAL
The DSO Digital Division drives digital transformation at the strategic level across Corporate and R&D Divisions to transform the way we work, our workplace, and the capabilities we deliver for the security of Singapore.
QUALITY
The Quality Division's focus is to develop and maintain an effective and optimal Quality Management System that assures compliance to the AS9100 Statutory and Regulatory Requirements across DSO’s engineering services and solutions.
Corporate Policies & Services
The Corporate Policies and Services (CPS) Division is responsible for Procurement, Partnership, Finance and Estate Management matters.
DSO COLLEGE
DSO College strives to empower our people to be the best versions of themselves by
equipping them with skills and competencies for their career today, and for the future.
HUMAN RESOURCE & COMMUNICATIONS
The main focus of the Human Resource & Communications Division is to attract, engage, develop and retain DSO's greatest asset - its people. Comprising HR, Corporate Communications, Creative Media, Outreach, as well as Staff Engagement, the division works to position DSO as a premier R&D organisation and employer of choice.
NATIONAL SECURITY OFFICE
The National Security Office seeks to develop deeper collaboration and be a strategic partner to national agencies by harnessing DSO’s deep technical expertise for the purposes of enhancing national security.