Clause 7

enter into contracts for itself or the Government for defence systems, facilities, technology, equipment, materials or services or for the execution of works or any other contract as may be necessary for the discharge of its duties and functions;

engage alone or in conjunction with other persons in the design and development of defence systems and the provision of systems design services;

form or participate in the formation of any company or enter into any joint venture or partnership for the purposes of this Act;

provide technical advice, training and assistance to any Government body or statutory board and to defence authorities of other countries;

levy such charges and fees as may be reasonable for services and facilities provided by the Agency;

provide financial loans, advances, grants, aid or assistance to any person for all or any of the purposes of this Act;

collect, compile, analyse and disseminate by any convenient means information of a statistical nature or otherwise concerning matters relating to its functions;

provide scholarships and training grants in the fields of defence science and technology;

receive donations, grants, gifts, subsidies and contributions from any source and raise funds by all lawful means;

make provision for gratuities, pensions, allowances or other benefits for employees or former employees of the Agency;

grant or guarantee loans to officers or employees of the Agency for any purpose specifically approved by the Agency; (l)provide recreational facilities and promote recreational activities for, and activities conducive to, the welfare of officers and employees of the Agency and members of their families; and

do such other acts as are incidental to any of its functions or powers.