BUILDING A
SAFER
HOMELAND
CONTENTS
OUR COMPANY 01
OVERVIEW: DEFENCE AND HOMELAND SECURITY
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OUR SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS
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ST Electronics is headquartered in Singapore with more than 40 years of
experience in providing electronics, communications, advanced electronics
and Information Communications Technologies (ICT) solutions to
governments and commercial enterprises worldwide. Our operations span
the globe with offices in Africa, China, Europe, India, Latin America, North
America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Our
Company
Our strength lies in our ability to transform cutting-edge technologies into
innovative products and solutions that are cost-effective. The solutions
we developed are strategically targeted at e-Government, satellite
communications, rail and intelligent transportation markets, including rail
electronics and traffic management, as well as eco-enabling ICT solutions
for businesses.
ST Electronics has established a strong presence in about 30 cities of 20
countries, serving a customer network that spreads across more than 100
countries.
ST Electronics is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Technologies
Engineering Ltd, one of the largest public-listed companies on the
Singapore Exchange.
DEFENCE AND HOMELAND SECURITY
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Overview
BUILDING A SAFER HOMELAND
The fast-changing world stage has spawned new challenges in defence and
homeland security. With a volatile political climate and heightened security
threats, defence and homeland security forces have to constantly reinvent
themselves and upgrade their capabilities in order to be a step ahead of the
evolving threats.
As a pioneer and leader in defence electronics solutions, ST Electronics
capitalises on in-house technological expertise and both local and overseas
partners to develop a new generation of defence products, systems and
solutions. Advances in technology have helped us make quantum leaps
in the areas of Command, Control, Communications and Computers,
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR). These are
complemented with sophisticated training and simulation systems for rapid
assimilation into operational capabilities.
ST Electronics’ defence and homeland security solutions are provided
through our core business groups: Large-Scale Systems Group, and our
subsidiaries: ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) Pte Ltd; ST Electronics
(Info-Software Systems) Pte Ltd; ST Electronics (Training and Simulation
Systems) Pte Ltd, ST Electronics (Satcom and Sensor Systems) Pte Ltd and
STELOP Pte Ltd.
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DEFENCE C4ISR
With the advent of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), the
security needs for real-time communication and surveillance can be
achieved in innovative and effective ways. ST Electronics has developed an
integrated system with advanced communication capabilities and
computers, as well as ISR systems to provide a comprehensive C4ISR solution
to empower ground commanders by providing them with comprehensive
situational awareness to take decisive actions. Our system optimises resource
management and enables collaboration on a real-time basis.
Our
Systems
and
Solutions
•Defence C4ISR
Designed and integrated for an array of platforms, C4ISR capabilities comprise
Communications, Soldier and Urban Operations Systems, Platform C4I,
Surveillance and Tracking Systems, Underwater Systems and Electronic
Warfare Systems. These C4ISR systems, including vehicle and vessel
navigational systems, computers, communications and surveillance systems
and sensors, are customised and fully integrated with Command, Control and
Communications (C3) equipment for responsive decision-making. To enhance
their usability, our C4ISR systems are inbuilt with interoperable communications
and mobility, an invaluable advantage on the battlefield.
• Defence System and
Product Engineering
•Defence Simulation
• Homeland Security
• System Support,
Services and Cyber
Security Solutions
Our award-winning SuperneT™ Integrated Communication System is another
system that offers seamless and interoperable communications among various
forces equipped with diverse communication systems. It integrates disparate
communication systems to facilitate interoperability among different parties and
enables commanders to carry out effective command, control and coordination
during mission planning and field operations.
For soldiers, ST Electronics has developed the Advanced Combat Man
System (ACMS) that enhances a soldier’s situational awareness, survivability,
effectiveness and sustainability. It enables networking with other C4ISR or
fighting platforms, increases combat effectiveness and the soldier’s ability to
call for support from air, land and sea. The ACMS Lite offers an ultra lightweight
system that provides seamless connectivity on-the-move.
The ultra portable ACMS Lite offers a lightweight soldier system
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Our Soldier Systems Centre also provides a focal point
for all soldier systems development.
Complementing the soldier systems are our lightweight
mobile reconnaissance robots which are part of
the Tactical Throwing Sensor and Forward Sensor
System. These are designed to provide real-time video
surveillance of the environment, enhancing situational
awareness in advance to mitigate danger.
In line with our focus on mobility, our next generation
Mobile C4I System (MCS) solution and mobile
CETRON Command Posts were engineered to
provide unrivalled connectivity and C2 capabilities,
with full interoperability from command centres to
ground units. Similarly, our Integrated Battlefield
Management System (iBMS) enables commanders
to take decisive actions in a fluid and fast changing
operating environment. iBMS features network-centric
capabilities that provide the commanders with a
comprehensive ground situation picture and tools for
planning, dissemination, collaboration and intelligence.
Communications
The success of any military operation hinges on the
availability of accurate and timely information. In view
of this, ST Electronics focuses on optimising air, land
and sea communications in C4 systems for defence
forces, leveraging advanced wireless and wired
network solutions.
We offer integrated solutions for secured wide area
tactical networks, through both terrestrial and nonterrestrial communication systems. These solutions
are customised to ensure seamless communication
between defence forces that operate on different
spectrums and/or diverse communication systems.
Our tactical systems include software-defined radios,
handheld programmable radios, aerial communication
networks, intelligent unmanned vehicles and data
communications.
Soldier Systems Centre
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Surveillance and Tracking
As the demand for cross border systems to tighten
security increases, ST Electronics has developed a
full range of sophisticated surveillance and tracking
systems for defence and homeland security applications
by tapping on our experience in designing defence
C4ISR systems. Our surveillance systems are built for
a wide variety of day and night uses in both surface
and underwater operations. These systems are ideal
for coastal, border, and area surveillance, as well as
protection of key installations.
With a further refinement of technology, we deliver
autonomous and unmanned systems, such as UGS
(Unmanned Ground Sensors), to enable system
operators to control remote sensors through
communication networks, as well as to integrate
real-time information for decision-making, incident
management, asset optimisation and simulation.
In our development process, we tap on tried and tested
methodologies and advanced COTS technologies to
orchestrate the integration of customised system
solutions across a wide spectrum of operating domains
and applications. These systems range from Unmanned
Surface Vehicle (USV) and Autonomous Underwater
Vehicle (AUV) to various air defence weapons systems.
Our Unmanned Surface Vehicle, Venus, is a modular
USV platform designed to cater to the growing interest
of USV re-configurable for multi-missions. The modular
approach facilitates the integration of multi-mission
modules to the USV, which can then be configured for
various missions without risking human lives. The
Venus family of USVs comprises the 16-metre Venus-16,
the 11-metre Venus-11, and the 9-metre Venus-9.
Our electronic warfare solutions have empowered
military forces worldwide with detection, protection and
spectrum monitoring capabilities. To this end, we offer
consultancy and solutions for real-time interception,
comprehensive surveillance and intelligence, and
locating of radio, GSM, WiFi, Internet, radar and satellite
facilities.
DEFENCE SYSTEM AND PRODUCT
ENGINEERING
System Engineering
Unmanned Surface Vehicle, Venus-16
ST Electronics provides Combat Systems Integration
(CSI), real-time software development, as well as the
design of advanced electronic systems for naval, air
defence and civil aviation applications. Our involvement
in major platform-building and multi-CSI programmes
cover the full spectrum of activities from front-end
studies, generation and translation of requirements into
specifications, design and development, and installation
to testing and evaluation of systems with the platforms.
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System and Product Engineering
ST Electronics offers high quality electronic and
mechatronic products, as well as the acclimatisation
of COTS systems and sub-systems to withstand harsh
environments and conditions. These include multifunction operator consoles, rugged displays and
computers that are customised and further integrated
with various naval, land and air platforms.
Our rugged vehicular computers, panel computers,
multi-functional displays and handheld computing
devices enable space optimisation in vehicular
applications. Furthermore, they are highly adaptable to
a wide range of vehicle platform integrations and are
ideal for use in tracked or wheeled vehicles.
DEFENCE SIMULATION
With our experience and track record, ST Electronics is
a preferred partner in providing comprehensive, onestop simulation and training solutions. Having equipped
defence forces globally with customised solutions
for over 30 years, our end-to-end services include
consultancy, maintenance and after-sales service for
our live, virtual and constructive training systems, as
well as legacy systems.
Our cutting-edge technologies translate into
cost-effective simulation solutions with short
time-to-product cycles and a scalable future-proof
architecture. Whether it is for air, land or sea, our
systems are designed to reduce initial operational
training cycle time and improve trainees’ skills.
CETEON MIL-SPEC Vehicular Computer
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CETRON Mobile Command Hub
HOMELAND SECURITY
A volatile security landscape worldwide has prompted
global governments to tighten security at key sites,
such as airports, seaports, central business districts,
tourist attractions, educational institutions and major
infrastructures. ST Electronics utilises advanced
technologies to design new generation emergency
response systems that aid homeland security agencies
in their emergency response and management.
Security and Control
In Singapore, ST Electronics has successfully
implemented a nationwide integrated mission-critical
C3 infrastructure network for the Singapore Police
Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force and Central
Narcotics Bureau to enable seamless coordination
between the agencies. We have also deployed state-ofthe-art technologies in a Third Generation Command
and Control (C2) System and a Next Generation Public
Safety Communication System for the Singapore
Police Force to enhance its operational efficiency and
responsiveness to incidents and emergencies.
To ensure swift coordinated response during crisis,
our SERIS - Public Safety allows law enforcement
and emergency response agencies to communicate,
collaborate and optimise resources effectively.
SERIS - Public Safety solutions suite manage and
respond to these challenges efficiently and effectively
through the use of cutting-edge technologies such
as big data analytics, Internet-of-Things, sensor
technology, cyber intelligence and social analytics to
help governments, agencies and enterprises. SERIS
- Public Safety provides customers with a robust
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full-fledged system with scalable functionality to
meet the critical requirements of any emergency. By
putting citizens first, SERIS - Public Safety provides
municipalities with highly integrated solutions that
can help reshape and redefine global communities to
ensure safer, more secure and sustainable cities.
For effective mobile command, control and
communications, we have created the ideal solution
with our purpose-built Integrated CETRON Mobile
Command and Communication Vehicles (MCCV).
Integrating complex, large-scale and interoperable
communication and surveillance systems, the MCCVs
serve as versatile C4 centres that can be easily and
quickly deployed for on-site mission planning and
management of emergency situations. As testament
to our strength in providing integrated security and
communication systems, our CETRON Mobile Command
Hub was deployed by the Taiwan National Fire Agency
to facilitate effective incident responses during typhoon
incidents in Taiwan.
At the heart of some of these solutions lie our
homegrown, field-proven SuperneT™ Unified
Communication Suite. This system seamlessly
integrates wired and wireless communication systems
to create a unified communication network for both
fixed and mobile communication centres, allowing
interoperable communication between disparate
systems. It can be effectively deployed to provide
effective and efficient command and communications
ideal for mission-critical operations.
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CETRON Mobile C4 Centre
Integrated Security and Surveillance
ST Electronics is adept at making use of a wide
variety of sensors to offer revolutionary surveillance
systems that enhance security at critical sites and key
installations. When integrated with communication
systems, these surveillance solutions assume the
critical role of monitoring and tracking targets and
assets, as well as providing real-time information for
better decision-making and incident management.
Our Personal Identification, Navigation and Surveillance
system (PINS) enables continuous tracking of personnel
in GPS-denied built-up urban environment. It streams
video footage from the field to command centres,
enhancing surveillance and situational awareness on
the ground. Advanced video analytics are utilised to
analyse footages for facial recognition.
The compact Seachman Survivor Locator System is an
innovative product that rapidly detects the presence of
cellular phones, closing in on the possible locations of
survivors during disaster relief operations. It integrates
with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to cover larger search
areas and augments camera payload to provide video
surveillance to rescuers.
surveillance beyond territorial waters, pinpointing
suspicious activities as they unfold.
On land, our SecurNet System protects facilities
and major buildings for a country. An advanced and
powerful integrated security management system,
SecurNet is highly scalable and provides high security
access control management based on contactless
smart card and fingerprint technologies.
SYSTEM SUPPORT, SERVICES AND
CYBER SECURITY SOLUTIONS
System Support and Services
Providing comprehensive, end-to-end support is a
hallmark of ST Electronics’ solutions. With a dedicated
team of engineers and technicians, fully equipped
competency centres and superior in-house depot level
maintenance facilities, we offer a complete range of
services to ensure seamless integration and operation
of multi-disciplinary systems. These services include
system requirements and definitions, design and
development, implementation, and integrated life-cycle
support.
Separately, SERIS - Maritime is another effective
maritime surveillance system, which uses sophisticated
sense-making technologies to extend maritime
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We have also capitalised further on our expertise
in the field of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) to provide a full
range of EMI/EMC solutions, including military and
commercial quality testing services, making us a
convenient one-stop service centre for EMI/EMC
solutions.
In order to offer extensive support to our customers,
our in-house Customer Service Centre operates on
a 24x7 basis, providing on- and off-site maintenance
services, which are supported by world-class facilities,
such as the Instrument Calibration Centre (ICC) and
the Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) Centre. These
facilities administer calibration and repair of test and
measuring equipment, printed circuit board assembly
and electronic modules. To ensure our customers
are offered only first class services and cutting-edge
products, we constantly upgrade and enhance our
capabilities in system and product engineering, as well
as integrated logistics services.
Cyber Security Solutions
On the cyber security end, ST Electronics has a cyber
security team committed to protecting and securing
our customers’ critical infrastructures to ensure their
responsiveness in dealing with cyber threats. In the
face of cyber risks, we offer a holistic approach to the
mitigation of cyber-attacks, as well as comprehensive
cyber security solutions and products that incorporate
protection, detection, response and recovery
capabilities. We design, build, implement and operate
Cyber Security Operation Centres for both government
and commercial organisations.
To meet our customers’ requirements, ST Electronics
set up the DigiSAFE Cyber Security Centre that provides
cyber security training to enhance and strengthen
the operational competencies of cyber security
professionals in respond to real-life cyber threats
and cyber-attacks. It allows organisations to train in a
realistic operational situation, which include red and
blue teaming scenario plays.
DigiSAFE Cyber Security Centre
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