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RSAF50@MARINA BARRAGE: 5 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR

COMMUNITY

Capping off its 50th anniversary celebrations, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is putting up its largest aerial display of the year at the Marina Barrage.

SAF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO POLY, SOTA STUDENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME

MILESTONES

19 Jul 19

For the first time, the prestigious SAF Scholarship – second only to the President’s Scholarship – has been awarded to a polytechnic graduate and a student from the School of the Arts (SOTA).

FEATURE

SAF IMPLEMENTS ADDITIONAL HEAT INJURY PREVENTION MEASURES

OPS & TRAINING

31 Aug 18

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has put in place several measures, including two cooling methods, to enhance training safety.

SAF TO DO MORE WITH LESS MANPOWER; SET UP CYBER FORMATION: DR NG

OPS & TRAINING

30 Jun 19

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will continue to invest in platforms that can deliver greater combat power using less manpower, set up a cyber formation comprising a strong core of Regulars, build high-tech training facilities, and to optimise the deployment of national servicemen.

RSAF MUST CONTINUE TO ATTRACT THE RIGHT PEOPLE: PM LEE

MILESTONES

01 Sep 18

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) must continue to attract men and women with the right heart and spirit, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, because it takes a deep sense of commitment to serve in the RSAF.

227 LEADERS GRADUATE FROM COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE

MILESTONES

27 Oct 18

The Command and Staff Course (CSC) at the Goh Keng Swee Command and Staff College (GKS CSC) is tough.

ASEAN DEFENCE MINISTERS INK AGREEMENT ON GUIDELINES FOR AIR ENCOUNTERS, COUNTER-TERRORISM COOPERATION

DIPLOMACY

19 Oct 18

The 10 ASEAN defence ministers have signed off on the world's first multilateral Guidelines for Air Military Encounters (GAME) to improve the operational safety of air lanes. The new code applies to unplanned encounters between military aircraft over high seas and describes the need for communicating appropriately, maintaining a safe distance and avoiding reckless manoeuvres.

ENSURING SAFETY OWNERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS CRITICAL TO SAFE TRAINING: DR NG

OPS & TRAINING

06 May 19

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) should enhance its safety culture by ensuring that all servicemen take personal ownership of safety.

DOING MORE WITH LESS, SAF PLANS FOR SMART PLATFORMS AND TECH: DR NG

OPS & TRAINING

30 Jun 18

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.

576 SAF PERSONNEL PROMOTED

MILESTONES

28 Jun 18

The recent Trump-Kim Summit, held on 12 Jun, saw security being stepped up around Singapore.

RAPPORT, UNDERSTANDING KEY TO REGIONAL SECURITY: DR NG

DIPLOMACY

25 Oct 18

"It is essential for our military leaders to build rapport, understanding and confidence through interactions at various levels...to build personal ties which can prove very useful (in) de-escalating tensions and preventing miscalculations."

NEW FRAMEWORK TO COMBAT TERRORISM IN ASEAN

DIPLOMACY

07 Feb 18

The ASEAN defence ministers have developed a "Three R" framework to deal with transnational terrorism in the region.

SAF IMPLEMENTS ADDITIONAL MEASURES TO REDUCE HEAT INJURY RISKS

OPS & TRAINING

06 Aug 18

We need a strong Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) that can defend Singapore but it must and can be built up without compromising the safety and well-being of Singapore's precious sons serving their National Service (NS).

FEATURE

RSAF's TANKER IN THE SKY IS FULLY OPERATIONAL

MILESTONES

20 Apr 21

The A330 MRTT aircraft extends the endurance of RSAF's planes through its AAR capability and can be configured to support medical evacuation missions.

ADMM-PLUS COUNTRIES LOOKING TO ADOPT AIR CODE: DR NG

DIPLOMACY

20 Oct 18

With a combined total of 25 million troops across the 10 ASEAN and the eight ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus countries, the grouping accounts for a significant percentage of the world's military forces.

152 NS ADVOCATES RECOGNISED

MILESTONES

04 Oct 18

In a company full of Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen), arranging manpower to cover another man’s job whenever he has to go for his In-Camp Training (ICT) is no easy task.

FEATURE

MINDEF TO ACQUIRE 8 F-35A FIGHTER JETS; PLATFORM UPGRADES ON TRACK

OPS & TRAINING

28 Feb 24

The acquisition of eight new F-35A fighter planes, in addition to 12 F-35Bs previously announced, are part of a steady, long-term investment to build a strong SAF.

TOP STORY

ISLAND AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM SEES MORE, SHOOTS FURTHER

OPS & TRAINING

17 Dec 20

THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE (RSAF) HAS IMPROVED ITS ISLAND AIR DEFENCE (IAD) SYSTEM, WHICH CAN NOW DETECT NEW TYPES OF AIR THREATS, AND ENGAGE TARGETS FURTHER THAN BEFORE.

BUILDING COLLABORATION TO BOOST DEFENCE AND SECURITY TECH

TECHNOLOGY

28 Jun 18

The inaugural Singapore Defence Tech Summit (SDTS) is being held from 27 to 29 Jun. The three-day event brings together more than 400 industry experts from 17 countries, including policy-makers, defence scientists and leaders from academia and think tanks.

SIMBEX MARKS 25TH YEAR WITH LARGEST EDITION

OPS & TRAINING

20 Nov 18

"This exercise has been hugely successful…the fact that our missiles have hit their targets, gives us great confidence and this interoperability, this ability to work with one another and to learn from one another, is valuable," said Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen during his visit to the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) on 20 Nov.

MORE THAN 500 MINDEF & SAF PERSONNEL PROMOTED

MILESTONES

27 Jun 19

Having been with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) for 22 years, Senior Lieutenant Colonel (SLTC) Fairoz Bin Hassan is no stranger to military training and exercises.

NDP 2019 A SUCCESS THANKS TO SUPPORT OF PARTICIPANTS & ORGANISERS

COMMUNITY

16 Aug 19

Over the years, the National Day Parade (NDP) has become more than a show or a celebration. It has become a national statement made by Singaporeans from all walks of life – about who we are and where we are headed.

FEATURE

HUNTING FOR THE BEST

TECHNOLOGY

25 Oct 19

Earlier this year, the Singapore Army unveiled their newest Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) – the Hunter.

ARMY CONDUCTS LARGEST MOBILISATION EXERCISE SINCE 1985

OPS & TRAINING

29 Jan 18

The Army conducted a massive mobilisation and equipping exercise, the largest since 1985, over two days from 26 to 27 Jan. The exercise saw 8,000 soldiers being mobilised at various locations around the island. About 700 vehicles were also involved.

MINDEF, SAF SAVES $158M THROUGH INNOVATION; LAUNCHES IPPT PAYNOW

TECHNOLOGY

04 Oct 18

Since the start of this year, the Republic of Air Force (RSAF) has been testing the use of drones to check for runway damage – a task that is currently done through visual inspections by ground crew.

COLLECTIVE EFFORT NEEDED TO ENSURE SAFE SEAS: DR NG

MILESTONES

14 May 19

With 25 per cent of all traded goods in the world on more than 1,000 ships passing through the Singapore Strait each day, calm seas in the region are needed to ensure global commerce continues, said Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen.

TOP STORY

SAF PREPS FOR OPS & TRAINING WITH ENDEMIC COVID-19

OPS & TRAINING

01 Jul 21

In his annual SAF Day interview, Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen talks about aligning with the national COVID-19 stance, how ops and training will continue and the focus for the SAF moving forward.

JOINT EFFORT NEEDED FOR A STABLE ASIA

DIPLOMACY

02 Jul 18

Tensions between the United States (US) and China, and other challenges to Asia's stability, were some of the topics discussed at this year's Shangri-La Dialogue.

ASEAN-CHINA MARITIME EXERCISE HELPS BOOST REGIONAL STABILITY: DR NG

OPS & TRAINING

23 Oct 18

The ASEAN-China Maritime Exercise is an important milestone in Singapore's efforts to advance regional stability.

RSAF CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRAINING AT FRENCH AIR BASE

MILESTONES

13 Jul 18

Just one wingspan apart, a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) M-346 aircraft flew over Cazaux Air Base in Arrowhead formation with two French Air Force (FAF) Alpha Jets, in salute to the 150 Squadron's (SQN's) 20th anniversary there.

新加坡与印度海上双边演习以最大阵容纪念第二十五周年

OPS & TRAINING

20 Nov 18

"这项演习取得了巨大的成功……我们的飞弹击中目标的事实给了我们很大的信心以及这种互操作性，这种彼此合作并相互学习的能力很有价值，"

TOP STORY

TRAINING SET TO BEGIN IN NEW SAFTI CITY & BATTLE CIRCUITS

OPS & TRAINING

28 Feb 24

STARTING THIS YEAR, SOLDIERS WILL BE ABLE TO TRAIN MORE REALISTICALLY AND EFFECTIVELY AS THREE NEW INSTRUMENTED BATTLE CIRCUITS AND SAFTI CITY PROGRESSIVELY OPEN UP.

ABOUT 8,000 SOLDIERS ANSWERED THE CALL OF DUTY OVER TWO DAYS FROM 26 TO 27 JAN, WHEN THE ARMY CONDUCTED A MASSIVE MOBILISATION AND EQUIPPING EXERCISE. HERE'S THE LOWDOWN.

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.

FINDING NEW WAYS TO TELL THE TOTAL DEFENCE STORY

COMMUNITY

16 Feb 22

Singapore has to constantly look at how to tell the Total Defence story and prepare it for a different generation, said Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen.

RIMPAC STRENGTHENS BOND BETWEEN NAVIES: DR NG

DIPLOMACY

03 Aug 18

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.

ASEAN MUST STEP UP TO ADDRESS REGIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES: DR NG

DIPLOMACY

16 Apr 18

Continued security cooperation among ASEAN countries is crucial in ensuring the region's stability and progress, said Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the 5th Putrajaya Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 16 Apr.

NEW SAFETY MEASURES TO PREVENT TRAINING ACCIDENTS: DR NG

OPS & TRAINING

11 Feb 19

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will be putting in place new safety measures to prevent training accidents. These include affixing additional emergency horn (e-horn) activation buttons and rear-view cameras to all Bionix Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) used for training.

FEATURE

INVINCIBLE BENEATH THE WAVES

MILESTONES

01 Apr 19

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has launched its first fully customised Invincible-class submarine.

NAVY LAUNCHES FIRST INVINCIBLE-CLASS SUBMARINE

MILESTONES

18 Feb 19

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) now has its first fully customised submarine. Mrs Ivy Ng, wife of Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen, launched the submarine Invincible at the thyssenKrupp Marine Systems shipyard in Kiel, Germany, on 18 Feb.

ASEAN TAKES PRACTICAL APPROACH TO EASE TENSIONS IN SOUTH CHINA SEA

DIPLOMACY

16 Feb 19

In view of the changing circumstances in the South China Sea dispute, "ASEAN has taken a practical approach, to work on the Code of Conduct to constrain, if not bind, behaviour".

A CALL FOR PEACE AT SHANGRI LA DIALOGUE

DIPLOMACY

02 Jun 24

A repeated call for peace, especially in Asia. This was Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen's central message at the 21st Shangri La Dialogue (SLD), held from 31 May to 2 Jun.

RECOGNITION FOR MANAGER WHO SUPPORTS NS

PEOPLE

25 Nov 20

He was scheduled to attend a two-month training in Switzerland earlier this February. But there was a problem: the dates clashed with his In-Camp Training (ICT).

TOP STORY

BUILDING RESILIENCE, REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT

DIPLOMACY

01 Jan 18

AS SINGAPORE CHAIRS THE ASEAN DEFENCE MINISTERS' MEETING (ADMM) IN 2018, PIONEER LOOKS AT HOW FAR THE GROUP HAS COME AND WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE COMING YEAR.

NDP 2019 TO BE HELD AT THE PADANG

MILESTONES

17 Aug 18

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen announced that next year's National Day Parade (NDP) is set to be held at the Padang, in celebration of Singapore's Bicentennial.

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