BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 21 June 2016 – The Defence Science and Technology Policy Framework (DSTPF) was officiated by the Deputy Minister of Defence, First Admiral (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd Tamit, at a launching ceremony held at the Tower Block, Ministry of Defence, this afternoon.
The execution authority of this Policy Framework, the Deputy Permanent Secretary (Technology), Captain (Rtd) Haji Mohd Amirul Shahnoel bin Haji Mohd Noeh, stated in his opening remarks that this Policy Framework aims to strengthen defence Science and Technology (S&T) within MINDEF and RBAF. Based upon four strategic themes that align to the MINDEF Strategy map, this Policy Framework strives to consolidate and reinforce these S&T efforts and initiatives. Additionally, the DSTPF is executed with the assistance of the recently established Defence Science and Technology Secretariat (DTS), and with the formation of the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) that consists of major S&T units in MINDEF.
In his speech, the Deputy Minister of Defence, First Admiral (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd Tamit, had said that decisions on defence investments must be informed with due diligence and with proven methodologies with a good knowledge base. His Excellency also urged all parties to support the endeavor to make Brunei S&T landscape into one that eventually favours Brunei’s defence goals.
The DSTPF was formally launched with the reveal of the DSTPF webpage, which can now be found on the MINDEF official website and accessible to the public. During the event, a presentation on the Policy Framework was also delivered. Amongst the other highlights of this Policy Framework include strategies for partnerships with industries, Institutes of Higher Learnings and other government agencies, to create a functional domestic ecosystem that allows defence S&T requirements to promulgate up- and down-streams. The DSTPF also emphasises on the importance of building a highly capable and competent workforce.
This event was the first amongst others, aimed to engage wider audiences within MINDEF and RBAF in the objectives and strategies of the DSTPF, as part of the efforts to further the outreach of this Policy Framework.
