All decked out in purple, a 35-strong DSTA contingent marched in the Purple Parade on 27 October 2018 to show its support for people with special needs.
At the annual Defence Technology Prize ceremony on 30 October 2018, two DSTA teams and an individual were honoured for their outstanding contributions to Singapore’s defence capabilities.
DSTA received the Community Chest Charity Bronze Award from Minister of State for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Social and Family Development Sam Tan on 9 October 2018.
Teams from DSTA were among those recognised for their contributions to innovation and service excellence at the MINDEF PRoductivity and Innovation in Daily Efforts (PRIDE) Symposium.
On 26 September 2018, the Republic of Singapore Navy’s fourth and fifth Littoral Mission Vessels RSS Justice and RSS Indomitable were commissioned. The LMV Simulation Centre RSS Daring was also opened on this day.
DSTA engineers worked with the Singapore Army and explored how to ‘zero a building’ so that it generates enough energy for its own use.
Minister for Finance Mr Heng Swee Keat officiated the launching ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s seventh Littoral Mission Vessel, Dauntless, on 18 August 2018.
On 7 August 2018, DSTA staff embarked on a day filled with love and the spirit of giving in celebration of Singapore's 53rd birthday.