1. CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (CSIR DPSS)
A presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence
March 2007

2. Contents The CSIR’s mandate and role as science council.
The CSIR in defence, peace, safety & security.
Some outputs and examples of impact.
Main challenges in achieving strategic objectives.
Towards a National Defence and Evaluation Research Institute (DERI).
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3. The CSIR Mandate
“The objects of the CSIR are, through directed and particularly multidisciplinary research and technological innovation, to foster, in the national interest and in fields which in its opinion should receive preference, industrial and scientific development, either by itself or in co-operation with principals from the private or public sectors, and thereby to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the people of the Republic, and to perform any other functions that may be assigned to the CSIR by or under this Act.”
(Scientific Research Council Act 46 of 1988, amended by Act 71 of 1990)
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4. From: ‘The CSIR returns to its key function: Directed Research’ – Dr Sibusiso Sibisi, November 2005
Core Purpose: Shaping the future through science and technology.
Research and development for the benefit of the country, including in sectors where there is currently no industry in this country.
The CSIR is concerned with the innovation chain.
We are not seeking to answer fundamental scientific questions – we are trying to answer scientific questions that affect the country’s socio-economic well being. In everything we do we seek to use science and technology to benefit society, the country, our region and the continent and, where appropriate generate income from our activities.
We are not disengaging from any area of research, but the choices we make concerning R&D will be influenced by the wider national R&D agenda.
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5. CSIR Board: Chairperson and President/CEO
Dr Sibusiso Sibisi
Ms Nobusi Shikwane
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6. Role of Science Councils
Universities
Research questions
Technology demonstrators
Funding
Papers
Students
Science Council
Government Department
Science & Technology
Experienced people
Strategic direction
National Responsibility
Industry
Products
Services
Smart User, Smart Buyer, Smart Decisions
Experimentation in Applications Domain
Advanced Training
Strategic direction
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7. Diagram of CSIR showing Units and Centres
Strategy and Leadership layer
CSIR Executive Board
Executive Management
CSIR Operating Units
Defence, Peace, Safety and Security
Built Environment
Biosciences
Materials, Science and Manufacturing
Natural Resources and the Environment
National Research Centres
Meraka Institute
National Laser Centre
National Metrology Laboratory
Satellite Applications Centre
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8. CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (CSIR DPSS)
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9. DPSS Vision
‘To contribute, through scientific and technological excellence, to the achievement of a peaceful and safe South Africa, SADC and continent’
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10. DPSS Mission
To contribute to an improved understanding of crime, violence and conflict and the development of innovative and effective Science and Technology solutions.
To be the ‘in-house’ Science and Technology capability of key state departments and agencies in defence, peace, security and safety.
To partner with the local defence and aerospace industry to improve strategic national industrial capabilities and international competitiveness.
To collaborate and undertake joint projects with selected international and local organisations and laboratories.
To contribute to national Science, Engineering and Technology themes, industry development initiatives and Human Capital Development objectives.
To develop and maintain strategic national research capabilities, facilities and infrastructure.
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11. DISTINCTIVE CONTRIBUTION
The Defence, Peace, Safety & Security Domain
STAKEHOLDER/ OWNER
NATIONAL OBJECTIVE
NATIONAL ROLE
DISTINCTIVE CONTRIBUTION
DOD
1) Appropriate and Ready Defence Capabilities
2) Peace, Security and Stability in Region and Continent
3) Support the people of South Africa
Defence Evaluation and Research Institute (DERI).
Provide a Ready Technology Base
Provide Smart Decision Maker support
Provide Smart Buyer support
Provide Smart User support
Ensure Strategic independence in identified areas
DST
1) Implementation of National R&D strategy
2) Contributing to National System of Innovation
National Science and Technology Institution
Source of innovative technologies
Custodian of identified national competences
Contributor to National Human Capital Development
Contributor to national themes and missions such as space
Defence & Aerospace Industry
Internationally competitive and sustainable Defence and Aerospace industry
Next generation technologies,
Specialised test & evaluation facilities
Research
Next generation product technologies,
Technology development and transfer,
Test, Measurement & Analysis
DSS, DOJCD, DPLG, DCS, DSD
Fighting crime and contributing to a safer environment
DERI-like capability in safety & security
Systemic approach to and understanding of crime fighting
Smart buyer support
Smart user support
Smart decision maker support
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12. CSIR DPSS SET base Offerings User Needs Key solutions Platform
Safe & effective operations
Protection of people and platforms
Protection against cybernetics threats
Acceptance and operationalisation of new equipment
Prevent and combat crime
Competitive aerospace and defence industry
Offerings
Support acquisition of high technology equipment.
Support operation of high technology equipment.
User capability building.
Independent scientific advice.
Solutions to operational problems.
A SET support base for national priority crimes.
A systemic understanding of conflict and crime and ability to focus resources.
Generation of new knowledge and insights
Development and maintenance of nationally strategic and ready technology bases
Problem Solving
Decision Support
Capability Building
Operational Support
Technology demonstration and validation
Key solutions
Strategic RDT&E capabilities to support innovation and industrial growth.
CSIR DPSS SET base
Platform
Radar & Electronic Warfare
Aeronautics
Systems
Crime prevention
Special operations support
Systems and field test, measurement and evaluation
SET capabilities
Optronic Sensor Systems
Systems modelling
Crime combating
Landwards
Sciences
RF design and analysis
High speed digital electronic
design
Signal processing and analysis
Optical design
Systems engineering
Modelling and simulation
Software development
Explosive event characterisation and effects
Specialised equipment and prototyping for situational awareness, mobility and sustainment
Experimental aerodynamics
Computational Flow dynamics
Aerostructure testing and analysis
Sensors, detection & countermeasures
Crime Prevention Research
Elements of C4I2RS
Technology strategy and management
Cyber security
Systems science
Base SET Knowledge
Range of wind tunnels
Explosive test range & test equipment
Mobile radar and optronics laboratories
Optical labs
Motion simulators
Mobile multi-spectral photometers
Computer clusters
Cyber security labs
Software models and tools
HIL simulators
Mechanical and electronic labs and workshops
CNC machines
Processes and practices
Ground vibration test facility
Infra-structure
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13. Funding Sources
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14. Outputs and Impact
Impartial, knowledgeable advice to support decision making
Measurement and analysis of the behaviour of complex defence systems
Scientific approach to problem solving and analysis of intractable and persistent problems
Interpretation of international technology trends in terms of local requirements and application environments
Science, Engineering and Technology capabilities in areas of strategic importance
Rapid, customised and confidential solutions to problems
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15. Main Challenges in achieving strategic objectives
Severe shortage of black engineers (and to some extent female engineers).
Retaining the experts and key people.
Financial resources and availability of young graduates to grow a new generation of scientists and engineers understanding complex defence systems.
Establishing an environment that will support growth of the key and critical science and technology–based skills required to support the functioning of our defence system.
Maintaining key test, measurement and evaluation facilities.
Bridging the technology chasm – resources for funding technology demonstrators.
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16. CSIR DPSS as a National Defence Evaluation and Research Institute (DERI)
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17. From the White Paper on Defence Related Industries - 1999
Identifies the concept of a Defence Evaluation and Research Institute (DERI) for retaining and developing strategic capabilities that are of importance to the DoD.
The primary functions of such a DERI would be to support the DoD in being an informed or smart buyer and user of equipment and in providing independence in technology areas of strategic importance.
This would follow the example of technologically advanced countries.
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18. International DERI’s TNO - Holland FOI - Sweden Dstl - UK
DSO - Singapore
Defence Research Canada
78 Defence Research Laboratories in the USA
DSTO - Australia
Defence R & D Organisation - India
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19. Industry & International
Strategic Management Context for DERI as derived from National R&D Strategy (2002)
Fundamental
research
Human capital
development
New knowledge
Technology
development
& application
Sector oriented
research,
development and
innovation
Technology intensive
services and
infrastructure
Venture creation and
IP exploitation
National
System Of
Innovation
Governance
&
Funding
DST
&
DOE
Line departments
e.g. DoD
Gov. instruments
Private Sector
VCF’s
DoD
Activities of
DERI
DST
Industry & International
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20. Core Elements of a DERI CSIR Armscor Business Alkantpan Copperton
Armscor Business (288 total staff)
Defence Institute
Gerotek
Ergotech
Alkantpan
Flamengro
Armour Development
IMT
Protechnik
Eclipse
Paardefontein Antenna Range
CISR (215 total staff)
Systems Modelling
Radar & Electronic Warfare
Optronic Sensor Systems
Technology for Special
Operations
(PTA & STB)
Landward Sciences
(with Paardefontein)
Aeronautic Systems
Safety & Security
CSIR
Armscor
Business
Denel (183 total staff)
Overberg Test Range
Bredasdorp
Alkantpan
Copperton
CSIR TSO
IMT
OTB
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21. DERI support roles Smart Decision Maker support e.g.
Policy and planning
Information and intelligence
Technology strategy
Smart buyer support, e.g.
Specification
Selection
Acceptance testing
Smart user support, e.g.
Training
Operational evaluation
Upgrade
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22. DERI support roles Defence R&D for Strategic independence, e.g.
Local maintenance/upgrade
Niche capabilities
Own Intellectual Property
Integrating local distributed research to support DoD
Leveraging international cooperative research to support DoD requirements.
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23. Compelling reasons for establishing a DERI
To establish a dedicated defence Research Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) capability that will be able to understand complex defence systems and provide innovative solutions.
To create an environment in which Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) professionals working on defence applications, will thrive.
To maintain current capabilities identified as strategic and grow new ones in a sustainable way.
To ensure that strategic defence RDT&E capabilities and facilities are sustainable, well funded and used effectively.
To achieve an optimal return on defence investment in RDT&E.
To be able to enjoy the benefits of managing the distributed defence research capabilities as a single system.
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24. Towards the application of the National System of Innovation
Research and Technology Acquisition
Towards the application of the National System of Innovation
System Development
System Deployment
Validated Technology
Project Launch
Product
Certification
Technology Readiness
5 + years
2 – 6 years
years
25+ years
Science Base: Universities, Research Institutions, Industry
Production
Product Support
R&D
Technology Demonstrations
Prototypes
Product Definition
Product Design and Development
Product Demonstration
Industry
DERI
Directed Research Projects
AISI
AMTS
Integrate across other Research Projects
R&T
Fundamental Research
Technology Development
Technology Validation
Science Council Funding
Universities
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25. Thank you