Partnership will drive AI, robotics, and quantum-safe technologies to scale Singapore’s frontline capabilities

Singapore, 10 July 2025 – In a continued effort to strengthen Singapore’s homeland security, HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) and NCS today announced a five-year Master Agreement at NCS’ annual Impact forum. 

Under the partnership, NCS will collaborate with HTX to implement next-generation technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), data, robotics and quantum-safe solutions across Home Team’s agencies. The collaboration aims to improve public safety, enhance operational productivity of officers, and strengthen the long-term resilience of Singapore’s homeland capabilities.

Ng Kuo Pin, CEO, NCS, said, “This partnership combines NCS' expertise in AI, data, robotics and quantum security with HTX’s operational experience to build solutions that improve public safety and security. We are proud to build on the strong partnership between NCS and HTX to create AI-driven solutions that make a meaningful impact in our communities. Together, we are advancing new capabilities to help keep Singapore safe in an increasingly complex world.”  

Chan Tsan, CEO, HTX, said, “This partnership with NCS is well-aligned with our ongoing AI movement, which aims to create an AI-enabled Home Team that can respond faster, operate more effectively, and better fulfil their goal of making Singapore the safest place on planet Earth. The security landscape is ever-changing and it is imperative we constantly work with our partners like NCS to harness innovation to enhance the safety and security of the nation.”

Under the Master Agreement, HTX and NCS will architect the foundational data core to enable seamless embedding of artificial intelligence capabilities into systems, adopt quantum-safe technologies, and scale robotics solutions. The collaboration will equip systems with next-generation tech capabilities to enhance Home Team operational effectiveness. 

This partnership reflects a shared commitment by HTX and NCS to harness innovation in support of Singapore’s homeland security. By combining operational expertise with technological capabilities, the collaboration will drive the development of scalable, forward-looking solutions tailored to the nation’s evolving security needs. NCS’ domain experience in delivering mission-critical solutions further strengthens the collaboration, laying the groundwork for HTX to forge ahead in its pursuit to modernise systems and explore new initiatives that enhance public safety.


About HTX

HTX is the Science and Technology agency in Singapore that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. The mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth. Singapore’s Home Team Departments include Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Singapore Prison Service, Central Narcotics Bureau, etc.