Science and technology is a key element in the recent development of Defence Technology. Most of the appliances and defence equipment are based on certain technology that can only be handled by having specific knowledge and skills in the field. This means that the success of military operation depends solely on the technical capability in the usage, operation and maintenance of modern and sophisticated military equipment.
Science and Technology Research Institute for Defence (STRIDE) is a government research institutions that perform Research & Development as well as provide science and technology assistant to Ministry of Defence, Malaysian Armed Forces and local defence industry. In the military field, science and technology support has been widely applied in various fields and levels whether in peace or during war.