A slew of initiatives to strengthen National Service (NS) was announced at the 2021 Committee of Supply debate on the defence budget on 1 Mar. Here are five key developments that you need to know.
As part of nation-wide efforts against climate change, MINDEF and the SAF will reduce carbon emissions growth, water consumption and waste.
The upcoming Maritime Security Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) will provide the Navy with a persistent presence at sea using less manpower.
These transformation efforts will prepare the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) for an increasingly volatile and complex security landscape.
DSO National Laboratories (DSO) will upgrade its facilities to the highest biosafety level – Biosafety Level (BSL) 4 – to handle more severe forms of viruses.
The F-15SG Air Mission Trainer (AMT) is part of the next-generation SAF’s plans to provide hyper-realistic training for aircrew through advanced technology.