Glossary entries beginning with D

Develops and delivers digital services supporting MINDEF and SAF users and organisational transformation.

Performs front-end planning, systems architecting and systems engineering for C3 capabilities serving the SAF and Public Service.

Develops operating concepts, engineering master plans and systems architectures to guide coherent SAF capability development.

Develops enterprise digital and IT solutions supporting MINDEF and SAF administration, business functions and transformation.

Provides sourcing, tendering, evaluation, contracting and contract-management services for MINDEF, the SAF and other public-sector users.

Acquires, integrates and upgrades aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and related air capabilities for the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

Acquires and integrates surface, underwater and weapon systems for the Republic of Singapore Navy.

Acquires, develops and integrates land platforms, weapons, soldier systems and related command-and-control capabilities.

Integrates advanced sensors, weapons, command-and-control elements and related technologies to deliver networked defence capabilities.

Develops command, control and communications solutions to improve situational awareness, decision-making and operational effectiveness.

Develops resilient and smart defence infrastructure using protective engineering, digital technology and infrastructure expertise.

Provides through-life engineering, maintenance and systems-management support to sustain defence-system readiness and availability.

Develops and manages secure networks, cloud data centres, mobility solutions and information infrastructure for MINDEF and the SAF.

A human-centred method for understanding needs, reframing problems, testing ideas and iterating solutions.

Tax treaty allocating taxing rights between Singapore and another jurisdiction and providing relief from double taxation.

The network of MINDEF, SAF and related organisations involved in defence science, engineering, acquisition and innovation.

A MINDEF office responsible for developing and managing defence-technology partnerships with foreign governments and organisations.

A tax incentive allowing qualifying businesses to claim enhanced deductions for eligible expenses incurred in overseas expansion and internationalisation.

A MINDEF group overseeing defence-technology strategy, capability development and related organisations.

An MRT line connecting the northwest and east through Singapore's downtown area.

Relief that reduces double taxation of the same income, including relief available under an applicable tax agreement.

A defence function covering controls on sensitive technology and measures to protect it from unauthorised access or transfer.

One of the office towers in the Defence Technology complex, identified as Tower A.

One of the office towers in the Defence Technology complex, identified as Tower B.

A self-contained residential unit intended for occupation by one household.

A reusable stack of shared digital utilities and components for building Singapore digital services.

The Distinguished Service Order, awarded for exceptionally distinguished conduct and service to Singapore.

The Order of Nila Utama, conferred on persons of eminence who have rendered distinguished service to Singapore.

A 24-hour team of social-service professionals responding jointly with Police to high-risk domestic-violence cases with immediate safety concerns.

A suite of productivity tools and digital enablers for public officers, including services such as CalSync, DLP and Secure Internet Surfing.

The redesign of workplace tools, processes and practices through digital technology.