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CREATING A HOME FOR THE FAMILY

PEOPLE

SWO (Ret) Sathiamoorthy worked hard to be the best father for his children and provide for his family as he understood the difficulties of growing up without parents.

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WHY FORGING SABRE IS ONE OF SAF’S MOST COMPLEX EXERCISES

OPS & TRAINING

08 Oct 19

SAF tests smarter technology to enhance its sense and strike integration at the biennial exercise.

RSAF50@MARINA BARRAGE: 5 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR

COMMUNITY

07 Aug 18

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.

FEATURE

SOUNDING THE ROAR OF UNITY

COMMUNITY

03 Aug 20

What does unity sound like to you?

FEATURE

F-15SG: 10 YEARS OF SAFEGUARDING SINGAPORE'S SKIES

OPS & TRAINING

06 Apr 20

Formidable fighter: This year, the F-15SG marks a decade of protecting Singapore. Throughout its service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), it has performed exceptionally in exercises across the globe. Watch to find out more about the F-15SG and its journey!

FEATURE

RSAF'S REFUELLING PLANE MAKES OVERSEAS EXERCISE DEBUT

OPS & TRAINING

10 Oct 19

The Republic of Singapore Air Force's A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport brings air-to-air refuelling capabilities to Exercise Forging Sabre for the first time. Watch how it ensures that fighter aircraft are always fuelled up for their missions!

FROM "ZERO FIGHTER" TO SAF OFFICER

PEOPLE

16 Mar 20

2LT A Guhanavel S/O Ashok Kumar became an officer despite starting with zero leadership experience and fitness.

TOP STORY

RSAF'S FIRST FEMALE SEARCH-AND-RESCUE DOCTOR

PEOPLE

11 Sep 20

Captain (CPT) (Dr) Tabitha Ang is part of the RSAF's Rescue 10 helicopter crew that brings a "hospital" to the critically ill and injured on board ships and in remote places.

TOP STORY

MULTI-GEN MILITARY-FAM

PEOPLE

17 Jan 22

Cousins MAJ Vanderput Ian James Valence and 3WO Aeria Timothy James spill the beans on what it's like growing up in a large family with a rich military history.

FEATURE

WHAT A SEARCH & RESCUE DOCTOR CARRIES ON THE JOB

TECHNOLOGY

18 Sep 20

Check out the tools of the trade for emergency treatments up in the air. WATCH VIDEO

RECOGNISING NSMEN FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO DEFENCE

MILESTONES

22 May 18

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.

FEATURE

RSAF OFFICER FLIES S’PORE FLAG HIGH AT US AIR FORCE ACADEMY

PEOPLE

04 May 20

Lieutenant (LTA) Christabel Chai is among the top United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduates this year.

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FEATURE

COOL GREEN MARVEL

TECHNOLOGY

01 Dec 17

This cavernous hangar packs a wealth of green features, providing a cool environment for technicians who service the Republic of Singapore Air Force's fleet of utility aircraft.

FEATURE

BECOMING SENIOR MILITARY EXPERTS

PEOPLE

09 Jul 20

These three Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel have close to 30 years of experience each, but that did not stop them from learning and rising through the ranks to become senior military experts.

FEATURE

RSAF'S BIG SHOW

MILESTONES

31 Aug 18

To celebrate its golden jubilee, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) put up its largest aerial display of the year. RSAF50@Marina Barrage drew about 45,000 people over the National Day weekend from 11 to 12 Aug. Here's a look at what went into putting the show together.

THE AIR FORCE MAKES ME FEEL ALIVE: ME6 SATHANANTHAR

PEOPLE

28 Nov 23

It's no surprise that ME6 Sathananthar Suresh loves serving in the RSAF. Find out why he's been in the air force for 28 years and what keeps him going.

FEATURE

PIONEER Kids: Guess my job!

PEOPLE

09 Oct 20

Our SAF parents face off with their kids in a special Draw On My Back challenge, to help them learn more about what Mum and Dad does to defend Singapore.

142 SQN SOARS TO GREATER HEIGHTS

MILESTONES

25 Jun 19

Clinching the Best Fighter Squadron title a mere three years after being inaugurated is no easy feat, but Republic of Singapore Air Force's 142 Squadron (SQN) has defied the odds at this year's Singapore Armed Forces' Best Unit Competition.

CPT AZLAN FLIES HIGH AS A SUPER PUMA PILOT

PEOPLE

26 Jun 20

Many may say they were inspired to become pilots after watching the movie, Top Gun. But few can say they actually became a military pilot and carved out a successful career in flying.

READY WITH THE SPYDER

MILESTONES

04 Jul 18

It's the first in Singapore to be able to fire two different kinds of state-of-the-art missiles, and it can take down both enemy aircraft and munitions. And now it's ready for battle.

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.

TOP STORY

CRITICAL OPERATIONS MUST CONTINUE AS S’PORE FIGHTS COVID-19: DR NG

OPS & TRAINING

29 Jun 20

MAINTAINING CRITICAL CAPABILITIES, RESUMING TRAINING AND BEEFING UP RESOURCES TO MEET NEW SECURITY CHALLENGES &NDASH; DEFENCE MINISTER DR NG ENG HEN OUTLINES PLANS FOR THE SAF DURING AND AFTER THE PANDEMIC.

新加坡空军通过动员演习来证明备战能力

OPS & TRAINING

09 Dec 18

12月9日中午12时在新加坡全岛广播了一条公开动员警报。在几个小时之内，90%以上的现役和战备国民服役人员就已经在全岛的三个新加坡空军基地随时待命。

FEATURE

RSAF'S FIRST FEMALE AIR REFUELLING OPERATOR

PEOPLE

23 Apr 21

Meet 1st Sergeant Lim Pei Zhen, an Air Refuelling Officer on board the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport. The 25-year-old is responsible for conducting aerial refuelling for the RSAF's fighter jets and other tankers.

RSAF DEMONSTRATES READINESS THROUGH MOBILISATION EXERCISE

OPS & TRAINING

09 Dec 18

An open mobilisation alert was broadcasted at 12 noon across Singapore on 9 Dec. Within a few hours, more than 90 per cent of Active and Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) were already at three Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) bases across the island, ready for duty.

RISING TO BE THE RSAF'S FIRST FEMALE C-130 LOADMASTER

PEOPLE

27 Jan 21

In the third of PIONEER's "From Desk to Field" series, find out how 3SG Ang Ee Lin went from baker to the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF's) first female C-130 Hercules loadmaster.

FEATURE

MEET THE SAF'S ONLY FEMALE GROUND FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER

PEOPLE

04 Mar 20

She's come a long way since dropping out of her Officer Cadet Course in 2016.

FEATURE

143 SQN SOARS AS SAF's BEST FIGHTER SQUADRON

MILESTONES

24 Jun 20

Teamwork, dedication, and a bit of dancing makes the winning formula for the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s 143 Squadron (SQN).

TOP STORY

SAF MEDICAL PERSONNEL CARRY OUT SEROLOGY TESTING

PEOPLE

19 Jun 20

Air Force Medical Services (AFMS) Medical Officer Lieutenant (LTA) (Dr) Kalaiselvan Karthigaiyan was working at the Aeromedical Centre when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Because of his operational duties there, he could only look on as his fellow doctors were deployed to the front line.

FEATURE

TANKER JETS ON THE FLY

PEOPLE

09 Oct 19

Here's what it’s like to be an Air Refuelling Operator on the new A330 MRTT at Exercise Forging Sabre.

SGH SURGEON GIVEN NATIONAL DAY AWARD FOR NS CONTRIBUTIONS

PEOPLE

31 May 22

When Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (NS) (Dr) Darryl Chew completed his 10 years of Operationally Ready National Service in 2018, he could have taken time to focus on work and family.

THE BEST OF THE SAF

MILESTONES

25 Jun 18

What does it take to create a winning battalion?

FEATURE

3 REASONS WHY THE RSN TRAVELS 5,000KM TO GUAM

OPS & TRAINING

08 Oct 19

Exercise Pacific Griffin is a biennial maritime exercise between the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the United States Navy (USN) held in the waters off Guam. Here's why the exercise is significant.

FLYING THE S'PORE FLAG HIGH: RSAF WARBIRDS PROWL THE SKIES OVER DARWIN, AUSTRALIA AT EXERCISE PITCH BLACK, THE LARGEST MULTINATIONAL AERIAL EXERCISE IN THE REGION.

FEATURE

FIGHTER PILOT ISKANDAR FLIES HIGH

MILESTONES

25 Jun 21

CPT Muhammad Iskandar is among the 724 SAF personnel to be promoted to the next higher rank this year.

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.

FEATURE

TRAILBLAZING FIGHTER PILOTS

PEOPLE

22 Mar 22

She's the Commanding Officer (CO) of a fighter squadron. He's a Malay F-15SG fighter pilot.

FEATURE

RSAF'S PC V CLINCHES 4TH OUTSTANDING MAINTENANCE UNIT AWARD AT US EXERCISE

OPS & TRAINING

22 Mar 21

They put their skills to the test and came out tops.

FEATURE

NEW HELICOPTERS & ROBUST AIR DEFENCE CAPABILITIES STRENGTHEN RSAF'S EDGE

OPS & TRAINING

15 Dec 21

The Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF's) operations will be getting a power lift with the addition of two new helicopters.

5 FIRSTS FOR THE RSAF

MILESTONES

01 Sep 22

As the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) marks its 54th birthday on 1 Sep, here are five "first" facts that you may not know.

FEATURE

THE BEST GIFT FOR HIS CHILDREN

PEOPLE

18 Jun 21

Having gone through hardship in his growing up years, COL (NS) Chng Boon Kai worked hard so that his children could have a better future, and inspired his daughter CPT Eunice Chng to also join the RSAF.

NEWLY MINTED SAF SPECIALISTS READY TO LEAD

MILESTONES

21 Feb 19

Prior to enlistment, 3rd Sergeant (3SG) Axel Goh wasn't sure what he would do after his two years of National Service. Today, he has his hopes set on becoming a naval officer.

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.

FEATURE

ROW YOUR WAY TO FITNESS WITH CPT SHAWN WONG

PEOPLE

27 Mar 20

He’s an avid lover of dragon boating and working out. Meet CPT Shawn Wong, who helps manage and coach the SAFSA dragon boat team.

FINDING HER WINGS AS A C-130 PILOT

PEOPLE

18 Mar 24

Despite taking a longer route, former graduate analyst CPT Fiona Lee realised her dream to be become an RSAF pilot.

FEATURE

GETTING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD

OPS & TRAINING

11 Feb 20

Find out what goes into putting together the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF’s) static display for the Singapore Airshow 2020. All 10 RSAF assets were towed into Changi Exhibition Centre over two days from 4 Feb, including an intensive overnight operation.

TOP STORY

RSAF'S SUPER PUMAS MARK 35 YEARS OF SERVICE

MILESTONES

02 Sep 20

Old but gold: As the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF's) Super Pumas turn 35, here's a look at some facts about these helicopters and the operations they've taken part in over the years.

TOP STORY

RSAF's LATEST SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE SYSTEM IS FULLY OPERATIONAL

MILESTONES

29 Nov 23

The Aster 30 missile system has been conducting 24/7 air defence operations since August 2020. It can shoot down targets further, faster and more accurately than its predecessor, the I-HAWK.

FEATURE

2020: SAF YEAR IN REVIEW

COMMUNITY

30 Dec 20

While many may be glad to say goodbye to 2020, there has been some bright spots in this rollercoaster of a year. PIONEER takes a look back at positive and uplifting MINDEF/SAF stories as Singapore soldiers trudge on through the COVID-19 pandemic.

TOP STORY

FLYING OUR FLAG HIGH IN THE HEARTLANDS

COMMUNITY

03 Aug 20

FEATURE

MY DAD THE AIRMAN

OPS & TRAINING

01 Oct 19

In PIONEER's Children's Day special, 13-year-old Gerald Phua visited Sembawang Air Base to find out what his father, Master Sergeant Alvin Phua, does as an Air Crew Specialist.

FEATURE

PREPARED FOR PANDEMICS

OPS & TRAINING

04 Nov 20

It's the first next-generation medical centre that is designed to handle pandemic outbreaks.

FEATURE

SEMULA, MA'AM!

PEOPLE

24 Sep 21

She looks fierce when she's not smiling – but beneath ME3 Eileen Tham's stern appearance is a warm and caring "ma'am" who often goes above and beyond for her trainees.

FEATURE

SAF TO SHARPEN CAPABILITIES & RAMP UP TRAINING, DIGITALISATION EFFORTS: DR NG

OPS & TRAINING

01 Jul 22

Defence minister Dr Ng Eng Hen outlines plans for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) to stay vigilant against heightened security threats, in his annual SAF Day interview on 30 Jun.

OPTIMISING VISUAL PERFORMANCE FOR RSAF PILOTS

OPS & TRAINING

26 Jan 24

Aspiring pilot candidates who are myopic have a choice of going through sponsored eye corrective surgery, should they make the cut.

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SG & US PILOTS ANSWER MOST-GOOGLED QUESTIONS

PEOPLE

12 Oct 19

THIS YEAR, THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE (RSAF) CELEBRATES THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS PEACE CARVIN V DETACHMENT IN IDAHO, US, MARKING A DECADE OF F-15SG TRAINING WITH THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (USAF) UNDER THE 428TH FIGHTER SQUADRON. WE ASKED RSAF AND USAF PILOTS TO RESPOND TO SOME GOOGLE AUTOCOMPLETE QUESTIONS.

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.

FEATURE

RSAF'S TOP FIGHTERS: 143 SQN

MILESTONES

27 Jun 22

143 SQN, which operates the F-16 fighter aircraft, has won their third consecutive Best Fighter Squadron title.

FEATURE

APACHE GEAR

TECHNOLOGY

01 Oct 18

Take a peek at some of the items used by pilots of the Republic of Singapore Air Force's fearsome AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters, in the second of a three-part series on military gear.

RSAF'S LATEST TANKER AIRCRAFT TO MAKE ITS NDP DEBUT

COMMUNITY

15 Jun 19

Look up and look out – aviation buffs won't want to miss the aerial display at this year's National Day Parade (NDP).

FEATURE

COVID-19 CAN'T STOP THESE BROTHERS FROM HELPING OTHERS

PEOPLE

09 Sep 20

Fighting together in the battle against COVID-19: ME4 Sivakumar S/O Kanagasundaram was inspired by elder brother CPT Deeban to help migrant workers affected by the pandemic.

LARGEST EVER AERIAL DISPLAY AT NDP 2018

COMMUNITY

10 Jul 18

This year's National Day Parade (NDP) spectators are in for a visual treat.

JETTING INTO THE RSAF'S PAST

OPS & TRAINING

01 Sep 21

What was the RSAF like 20 years ago? What protective gear did our pilots wear in flight? And what in the world is a "pager"? Step back in time as we unveil some classic items from a commemorative time capsule that had been sealed in 2001 to mark the Air Force's 33rd anniversary!

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.

NDP MOBILE COLUMN CELEBRATES SINGAPORE'S STRENGTH

COMMUNITY

29 Jun 19

Fifty years ago, Brigadier-General (BG) (Ret) Colin Theseira was one of the 36 officers who participated in the inaugural Mobile Column.

NSF OF THE YEAR EXTENDS NS TWICE, TO DEFEND S'PORE SKIES

PEOPLE

14 Dec 20

This Air Warfare Officer extended his full-time National Service (NS) not once, but twice. In total, he served for nine months after his original ORD (Operationally Ready Date).

FEATURE

A NEW DREAM TAKES FLIGHT

OPS & TRAINING

01 Oct 18

A special meeting with F-15SG pilot Lieutenant (LTA) Hendrik Borner, 23, and Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) LTA Felicia Yap, 27, has given Safia Nabila Binte Mohammed Shabirin, 13, and her sister Serin Narisa, 8, an idea of what they want to be when they grow up.

FEATURE

GIRL POWER IN THE SKIES

PEOPLE

25 Sep 21

The RSAF's first all-female F-15SG aircrew hope to inspire young girls to be fearless and chase their dreams.

FEATURE

BEHIND THE SCENES OF RSAF MV "TO THE SKY"

PEOPLE

23 Nov 20

Get an exclusive inside look at the behind the scenes of the Republic of Singapore Air Force's music video of To the Sky.

FEATURE

F-15SG TRAINING SIMULATOR TO SHARPEN AIRCREW'S COMBAT SKILLS

OPS & TRAINING

02 Mar 21

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.

READY TO MENTOR THE NEXT GENERATION

MILESTONES

04 Jul 18

He was among the first in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to see the F-15SG in its natural skin and train on the aircraft.

SAF PERSONNEL RECOGNISED FOR ROLE IN FIGHT AGAINST PIRACY, TERRORISM

MILESTONES

23 Nov 18

From late June to September this year, a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) team led a multinational task force in coordinating operations to deter and disrupt piracy in the Gulf of Aden. The three-month deployment was a success – there were zero piracy cases.

FEATURE

FOCUSING ON THE FUNDAMENTALS

OPS & TRAINING

23 Oct 19

This year's Exercise Wallaby training may have been slowed down by a fire ban, but the troops are making the best of the situation.

TOP STORY

PROUD TO WEAR THE UNIFORM

PEOPLE

22 Mar 22

Military Expert (ME) 3 Sanhti D/O Thanapal, 44, shares her experience in the search-and-locate mission of the missing MH370 flight, and why she continues to enjoy every day of her job, 23 years into her career with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).

FEATURE

KIDS TRY: C-130 CREW

PEOPLE

22 Oct 21

"My uncle is in the Air Force as a Google Maps." In this PIONEER Kids special, 8-year-old Cephas Lim visits 122 SQN, where he finds out what his uncle, LTA Joshua Tan, does as a C-130 Navigator.

FEATURE

发出团结咆哮

COMMUNITY

03 Aug 20

你怎么看待团结的声音？

TOP STORY

FIGHTING TOGETHER AS AN INTEGRATED FORCE

OPS & TRAINING

24 Sep 21

Land and air elements worked hand-in-hand at Exercise Forging Sabre 2021 to give a clear picture of the battlefield and find the most optimal strike asset to take down the various hostile targets.

FEATURE

SMARTER, MORE INTEGRATED FIGHTING FORCE

OPS & TRAINING

23 Sep 21

It's the SAF's first integrated exercise since the COVID-19 pandemic, and land and air forces came together seamlessly to put their interoperability to the test.