The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) is a statutory board set up under the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF). It is responsible for implementing defence technology plans, acquiring defence material and developing defence infrastructure for MINDEF.

DSTA aims to provide leading-edge technological solutions to the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) so that it continues to be a formidable fighting force for the defence and security of Singapore. To do so, DSTA will tap the best technologies - military and commercial - and foster an environment of creativity and innovation for defence applications.

DSTA also helps build up a strong community of scientists and engineers from the universities, research institutes, government and industry to meet the defence and security needs of the nation.

As the executive agent of MINDEF, DSTA's roles and functions are to:

Acquire weapon systems for the SAF;

Advise MINDEF on all defence science and technology matters;

Design, develop and maintain defence infrastructure;

Provide engineering and related services in defence areas; and

Promote and facilitate the development of defence science and technology in Singapore