Multi-role missions. Air-to-air refuelling. Working with a foreign navy and army.
These were some of the key missions tasked to the airmen and women from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) at Exercise Red Flag – Alaska and their United States (US) counterparts.
More than 700 personnel participated in the exercise – the last time such a multi-agency exercise was conducted was in 2019.
More than a fighting force, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is ready to respond when a crisis hits Singapore. Here’s a look back at 5 operations where SAF personnel helped to save lives.
He had wanted to follow in his officer dad's footsteps to serve in a combat unit during National Service (NS). But Lance Corporal (LCP) Lau Kah Onn's dream was dashed when he was deemed to be medically unfit – his knee was prone to dislocation due to past injuries.
The quiet of the morning is shattered by the explosion of machine guns and assault rifles. The tall grasses part as infantry soldiers from the Unites States (US) Army, who had been lying in wait, bash through the thick vegetation.
Are Special Forces troopers all brawn and no brain? Must you look like a bodybuilder to sign up? Really cannot have Facebook account ah?
The Digital and Intelligence Service will be set up by the last quarter of 2022, to defend against attacks in the cyber domain and help the Singapore Armed Forces fight better as a networked force.
Take a peek into life on board newly operationalised MSRV Protector, as she sails for a weekend and conducts her first grenade launcher live firing.
Exercise Vigilant Shield 2022 saw the RSAF and partner agencies orchestrate a coordinated response to tackle threats from the air.
Over a million past and present national servicemen will each receive $100 worth of credits as part of the NS55 Recognition Package.
It is the RSAF's fifth consecutive year winning the Outstanding Aircraft Maintenance Unit award.
Little has been known about the SAF's Joint Special Forces Selection. Until now – PIONEER lifts the veil on five-episode video series, "Uncommon Grit".
Various new initiatives will be put in place to enhance the NS experience and training safety of servicemen.
