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Purpose and Role of Science Innovation Technology (SIT)

SIT Purpose

Defence needs to deliver battle-winning technology for the Armed Forces in support of operations today, tomorrow and in the future.

SIT defines and delivers the Defence research programme that provides the scientific understanding and the new technologies to meet this key need.

What is the Role of SIT?

The role of SIT is to maintain the open and comprehensive Defence Technology Plan External link to Internet content that:

Meets the needs of key stakeholders.
Identifies and responds to the opportunities and threats presented by science and technology to Defence.
Delivers the Defence Technology Plan through a comprehensive research programme that harnesses a diverse supplier base through innovative acquisitions and partnerships which promote cutting edge technologies and support operations.
Will enable a vibrant, innovative science and technology supplier base that meets defence needs today, tomorrow and in the future, and promotes the creation of wealth.
Pursues opportunities to reduce the through-life costs of equipment through application of new or novel technologies.
Enhances international, industrial and other forms of collaboration to increase interoperability, mutual benefits and value for money.

Contacts

Science Innovation Technology

Owner

Post
Director Science and Technology Strategy

Point of Contact

Post	Email	Phone
SIT Strategy – Policy and Plans 2	SIT-StrategyPP2@mod.uk	Mil: 9621 81433 Civ: +44 (0) 207 218 1433

Change History

The AOF has been updated to Version 2.0.0 on 1st April 2008 following the introduction of the main content in the tactical layer. In addition small changes have been added to the Operational layer. Individual document Change History pages will detail any changes other than minor editorial amendments.

1 December 2009: Amendments made to reflect current structure and processes for research within MOD.
1 October 2009: Minor amendments made for Plain English review.
1 June 2009: Contact details updated.
1 October 2008: Contact details updated.
1 May 2008: Contact details updated.
1 June 2007: Contact names deleted due to IAW DDefSy Hd InfoSy Pol advice with regards to potential Security and Data Protection Act issues.