Nine-year-old Sunay Mishra gets a taste of naval diving training from his "buddy" 2nd Warrant Officer (2WO) Andrew Chng, a frogman school instructor.
As naval divers, they must meet demanding physical fitness standards, possess incredible mental strength and be like fish in water. PIONEER takes you behind the scenes to catch a glimpse of the Naval Diving Unit's (NDU's) training and operational capabilities.
THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (MINDEF) AND SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES (SAF) IS ARMING ITSELF WITH NEW ASSETS AND TECHNOLOGIES TO TAKE SINGAPORE INTO THE NEXT PHASE OF DEFENCE
At the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) first International Maritime Review last year, Missile Corvette RSS Vengeance was among the fleet of naval ships from around the world.
In the second of the “Think Tough” series, PIONEER peels back the Principal Warfare Officer’s (PWO’s) anti-flash gear to find out what it takes to coordinate a battle on sea.
From keeping their relationship a secret to braving a three-month separation during the pandemic, ME2 Elizer Deepa and ME2 Jeevan Raj share the ups and downs of being a couple in the navy.
Corporal First Class (CFC) (NS) Gary Tan is not afraid to admit that he stood frozen with fear at the top of the 5m diving tower for more than an hour back in Basic Military Training (BMT).
"Adrenaline junkie" is one way of describing Military Expert (ME) 1 Clara Lim, who counts activities such as skydiving, bungee jumping and parasailing among her hobbies.
Colonel (COL) (NS) See Tow Pak Onn's service has been nothing less than extraordinary. He served as an Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the President from 1993 to 1996, and was the Parade Commander for the 2007 National Day Parade during his 42 years of service.
Looking at her petite stature, it's almost impossible to guess that Lieutenant (LTA) Teh May Yong gets her kicks from taking down larger men on the judo mat.
Catch the action as the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and United States (US) Navy spent two weeks in the waters off Guam for Exercise Pacific Griffin.
What happens if criminal activity is discovered at sea? How can the surrounding nations work together to track down the suspicious vessels and stop the perpetrators?
Whether it was sailing with the historic Russian tall ship Pallada while pursuing her diploma in maritime law at a UK university, or roughing it out on Pulau Tekong during Basic Training with the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC), SAFVC Volunteer (SV) 1 Genevie Loh had always set her sights on joining the Navy.
FROM NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SOLDIERS TO ROUGHING IT OUT WITH THEIR FELLOW TROOPERS, THESE WOSPECS LOVE THEIR JOBS.
In commemoration of the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) 54th birthday on 5 May, here's a look back at a few "firsts" you may not have known.
The current leadership of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has to live up to the spirit of their pioneers and build an SAF that is able to protect the next generation.
Take a peek at what the elite frogmen of the Naval Diving Unit don when they enter the ocean's depths, in the first of a three-part series on everyday military gear.
For the past five decades, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has kept Singapore's waters safe. As the Navy celebrates its 50th anniversary, we take a look at its transformation over the years into a top-class naval force
TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, PIONEER TAKES A LOOK AT SIX INSPIRING SERVICEWOMEN WHO HAVE STEPPED UP TO DEFEND SINGAPORE.
作为海军潜水员，他们必须满足严格的体能标准，具备难以置信的精神力量并像水中的鱼一样。国峰报带您到幕后去看一看海军潜水单位的训练和作战能力。
The aim is to better tackle the rising threats of terrorism, cyberattacks and sea robberies.
Three years after the setup of the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC), PIONEER takes a look at how some of the SAFVC Volunteers (SVs) from the first cohort are doing.
No one can defend our home better that we ourselves can. And National Service (NS) is key in equipping Singaporeans with the ability to do so. This was President Halimah Yacob's message to new officers of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), at the Officer Cadet Course Commissioning Parade held at SAFTI Military Institute on 15 Dec.
A strong Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) protects Singapore and Singaporeans. To continue to do so, persistent investments and efforts must be made to build the next-generation SAF that will allow it to respond better to security threats.
Over the past two weeks, 19 ships and 10 aircraft from the 18 ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus nations worked together on a series of exercises to enhance their cooperation in the event of a transnational maritime security threat.
THE FUTURE IS LOOKING SMART AS THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (MINDEF) LOOKS TO NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO BOLSTER SINGAPORE'S DEFENCES.
She may have started a little later than most in her skating hobby and naval career, but that didn’t stop Captain (CPT) Cheryl Leong from chasing her dreams.
Just three months after graduating from university, she was already earning a high four-figure monthly salary from her first job as a financial adviser.
Three siblings – one from each service. Meet the Nunis family.
How does the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) build up its culture of innovation? PIONEER looks at some of the ideas that have taken root and are bearing fruit.
In commemoration of the Republic of Singapore's Navy (RSN)'s 53rd birthday on 5 May, here's a list of facts that you might not know about the defenders of our waters.
PIONEER PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE NAVY'S (RSN'S) MARITIME SECURITY TASK FORCE (MSTF) AND HOW IT SAFEGUARDS SINGAPORE'S WATERS AGAINST INTRUSIONS AND SECURITY THREATS FROM THE SEA.
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.
Take a peek at two outstanding projects at this year's Digital Innovation Day (held from 9 to 10 May), an event that aims to enhance the National Service experience and training safety by promoting innovation.
Being the first in the family to enter command school is always a proud moment. For 3rd Sergeant (3SG) Mohamed Iqbal Bin Abdul Hamid, this accomplishment was made even more significant as he was the first of six boys to do so.
PIONEER chats with some of this year's Best Unit Competition winners to find out what makes them tick.
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is adding a new flotilla with a range of vessels to respond more swiftly and appropriately to expanding maritime incidents.
What's kept this Navy couple going strong through 11 years of their relationship, four kids and heavy work duties?
Major-General (MG) Melvyn Ong, 43, stepped into his new role as the Chief of Defence Force (CDF) on 23 Mar, in a Change of Command ceremony held at SAFTI Military Institute.
Take a closer look at some of this year’s award-winning PRIDE (PRoductivity and Innovation in Daily Efforts) projects — and the people behind them.
Out on the Singapore Strait, an Accompanying Sea Security Team (ASSeT) from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) boards a merchant vessel to carry out a spot-check.
Three couples, three different love stories. In this Valentine's Day special, we find out how these men and women in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) keep their marriages strong amid demanding military jobs.
A new So Drama! Entertainment Web series dives into the diverse roles that the Navy's sailors play in defending Singapore's seas.
The Ministry of Defence Economy Drive movement aims to inculcate financially prudent habits in the organisation. PIONEER takes a look at two projects that brought about more than $1 million in savings in the past year.
PIONEER takes you on board frigate RSS Tenacious as it participates in the world's largest international maritime exercise.
The biennial Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) not only presents valuable training opportunities for Singapore but also reaffirms the strong ties among the navies participating in what is the world's largest multilateral maritime exercise.
A Marine Systems Specialist in the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), Military Expert (ME) 1 Nicole Lum is frank about the fact that her goal, from the moment she signed on, was to rise through the ranks.
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has launched its first fully customised Invincible-class submarine.
The past year has been a busy yet exceptional one for the crew of Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) RSS Independence.
Meet the first batch of NSFs trained on the Navy's ScanEagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), in the last of our series on lesser-known National Service (NS) vocations.
Master Sergeant (MSG) (NS) Viknesvaran s/o Sativel is passionate about leading and motivating his men whenever he returns for In-Camp Training (ICT).
Ryan Tay, 10, follows in the footsteps of his father, Military Expert (ME) 3 Terence Tay, as he learns the ropes of life on a frigate with the Republic of Singapore Navy's 185 Squadron.
WHY IS CHIEF OF NAVY REAR-ADMIRAL LEW CHUEN HONG FLASHING A VULCAN SALUTE? FIND OUT IN PIONEER'S #ASKMEANYTHING INTERVIEW WITH THE MAN AT THE HELM OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE NAVY.
In the first of PIONEER’s “From Desk to Field” series, Major (MAJ) Lee Jia Pei shares why she ditched her job in the auditing industry to join the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
In this day and age, technological innovations are a necessity but projects need nurturing environments to blossom.
