Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (second from right) at the launch ceremony (Photo: Straits Times) Singapore (VNA) –Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on December 2 announced theestablishment of the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) with the aimof adopting the most advanced technology for the safety of the city state.
He said he looks forward to HTX becoming theleading science and technology agency for homeland security.
Some of the technologies it is developinginclude advanced fingerprint testing that determines more than identity,life-saving robotic dogs and a mobile counter-drone vehicle.
HTX is also assigned toconduct research in areas like biometrics and robotics, bring togethercapabilities from different Home Team departments, and build partnerships withexternal players.
It plans to expand to around2,000 officers from the current 1,300.
PM Lee said theagency is part of a larger effort of the government to build up techcapabilities, bridge and break down tech barriers, use resources moreefficiently, and recruit high-calibre officers who can translate operationalrequirements into tech solutions.
Agenciessuch as the Manpower Ministry, Singapore Customs and the Corrupt PracticesInvestigation Bureau have already approached HTX to work together./.
He said he looks forward to HTX becoming theleading science and technology agency for homeland security.
Some of the technologies it is developinginclude advanced fingerprint testing that determines more than identity,life-saving robotic dogs and a mobile counter-drone vehicle.
HTX is also assigned toconduct research in areas like biometrics and robotics, bring togethercapabilities from different Home Team departments, and build partnerships withexternal players.
It plans to expand to around2,000 officers from the current 1,300.
PM Lee said theagency is part of a larger effort of the government to build up techcapabilities, bridge and break down tech barriers, use resources moreefficiently, and recruit high-calibre officers who can translate operationalrequirements into tech solutions.
Agenciessuch as the Manpower Ministry, Singapore Customs and the Corrupt PracticesInvestigation Bureau have already approached HTX to work together./.
VNA
