Singapore's HTX inks deal with Mistral AI & Microsoft to develop Gen AI models

Singapore’s Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) has signed a new deal with Mistral AI and Microsoft. The trio will work together to create advanced AI tools that improve officer response, training, and operational decision-making.

Singapore’s HTX enters deal with Mistral AI and Microsoft to create AI models for frontline officers

HTX will use Mistral’s language model expertise alongside Microsoft’s Azure AI foundry to scale development for internal AI systems. This includes smarter tools for detecting threats, improving operations, and responding quickly to real-world incidents in the field.

HTX says AI could take over repetitive work so officers can focus on higher-risk and more critical frontline roles. As part of the collaboration, HTX plans to roll out Phoenix—a large language model built for the Home Team.

Phoenix has been trained on internal security data and understands 10 major languages used across Singapore. It will be available both as a chatbot for officers and as an API for internal developers.

HTX is creating a unified platform to host Phoenix and future models, including image-to-text tools. The platform will let officers access AI quickly, whether for training, field analysis, or support during operations. Microsoft Singapore’s Public Sector Director, Wong Sook Huey, said:

AI innovation thrives when the public and private sectors work together. By bringing their public safety vision, mission and expertise to this AI collaboration with Microsoft and Mistral AI, HTX will drive new levels of efficiency for the Home Team. Together we’re building local AI capabilities and delivering technology tailored to the specific needs of our community to keep Singapore safe.

That’s not all; HTX’s Hatch lab will continue testing these tools at borders, airports, and other high-traffic areas. The effort supports Singapore’s NAIS 2.0 plan to build safe, reliable AI that delivers real impact in public safety. HTX hopes these new models will power scalable and secure AI systems across the entire Home Team network.