Phase 1 of SAFTI City – the SAF’s next-generation smart training facility – was launched by Dr Ng on 19 Mar.
About 800 troops from the SAF and USMC took part in this year’s Exercise Valiant Mark, a 10-day joint exercise that concluded with an urban assault at SAFTI City.
Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen highlighted the SAF’s long-term approach to building a next-generation fighting force, during the Committee of Supply debates on the defence budget.
Pulau Tekong will be expanded to stretch 10km, and is part of the SAF’s investments in training infrastructure for more effective and realistic training.