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RSAF HONES COMBAT SKILLS IN DARWIN
OPS & TRAINING
01 Aug 18

It is the largest gathering of international air combat aircraft the region has ever seen.

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LEADING FROM THE FRONT
PEOPLE
19 Sep 19

Just last year alone, Major (MAJ) Jason Chai led four Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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RSAF'S LATEST HELICOPTERS TURN FULLY OPERATIONAL
MILESTONES
11 Apr 24

THE H225M MEDIUM-LIFT AND CH-47F HEAVY-LIFT HELICOPTERS WILL ENHANCE THE RSAF'S CAPABILITIES IN OPERATIONS RANGING FROM SEARCH AND RESCUE TO DISASTER RELIEF TO TROOP LIFT.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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S'PORE, AUSTRALIA STRENGTHEN DEFENCE TIES AT EXERCISE TRIDENT: SMS HENG
OPS & TRAINING
10 Nov 18

Singapore and Australia share an "all-weather partnership that has gone on for years", said Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How. "We've been at Shoalwater Bay for 28 years and we will continue to be here to expand our collaboration."

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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。

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IN THEIR ELEMENT
PEOPLE
01 Jun 18

FROM NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SOLDIERS TO ROUGHING IT OUT WITH THEIR FELLOW TROOPERS, THESE WOSPECS LOVE THEIR JOBS.

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A LOVE FOR WORDS
PEOPLE
31 Aug 18

As a student, Captain (CPT) Yee Chern Hwee led an active life. She did gymnastics in primary school, track and field in secondary school and junior college, and dabbled in cheerleading in university.

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SLICK ON ICE
PEOPLE
08 Nov 19

Teammates Lance Corporal (LCP) Ryan Tan and 3rd Sergeant (3SG) (NS) Darren Goh sit down with PIONEER and tell us what it takes to be a national athlete while serving National Service (NS).

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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.

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ALL IN THE FAMILY FOR NEW SAF OFFICERS
MILESTONES
15 Jun 19

"If your bank account is full but your heart is not, then what’s the point?"

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COORDINATED AIR DEFENCE AGAINST TERROR
OPS & TRAINING
14 Mar 19

A distress call has been received by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). A commercial aircraft has been hijacked by terrorists and is en route to Singapore. The terrorists threaten to blow up the aircraft and kill all the passengers and crew on board.

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YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME
PEOPLE
30 Oct 19

How long does it take to become fast friends?

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NEW CHIEF FOR THE AIR FORCE
MILESTONES
22 Mar 19

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has a new chief. On 22 Mar, Brigadier-General (BG) Kelvin Khong was sworn in as the new Chief of Air Force (CAF) at a Change of Command parade held at Paya Lebar Air Base.

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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.

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STEPPING FORWARD TO SERVE
OPS & TRAINING
01 Aug 18

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.

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THE BEST OF THE SAF
MILESTONES
25 Jun 18

What does it take to create a winning battalion?

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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.

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WHEN NIGHT FALLS
OPS & TRAINING
31 Aug 18

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.

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TRAINING ON ALL FRONTS
OPS & TRAINING
03 Dec 18

AT THIS YEAR’S EXERCISE TRIDENT, THE ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE TAKE ON CHALLENGING CONDITIONS TO FIGHT AS ONE INTEGRATED FORCE.

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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.

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ALL IN THE NUNIS-FORM
PEOPLE
26 Apr 18

Three siblings – one from each service. Meet the Nunis family.

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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.

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RSAF50 CELEBRATIONS LAUNCHED WITH SPECIAL F-15SG PAINT SCHEME
MILESTONES
07 Feb 18

A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SG has gotten a facelift a special paint scheme to mark the launch of the RSAF's 50th (RSAF50) anniversary celebrations.

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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.

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SAF CONCLUDES RELIEF EFFORTS IN INDONESIA
OPS & TRAINING
26 Oct 18

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) concluded its 25-day relief effort in Palu, Indonesia with the return of the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF's) C-130 crew on 26 Oct.

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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.

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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.

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AGENTS OF SHIELD
OPS & TRAINING
30 Apr 19

What happens if a commercial plane has been hijacked by terrorists and is heading towards Singapore? Exercise Vigilant Shield, held on 14 Mar, tests the coordinated efforts of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) in tackling such threats from the air.

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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.

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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.

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AN EYE FOR INNOVATION
TECHNOLOGY
30 Apr 19

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.

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RSAF50@SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2018
COMMUNITY
01 Feb 18

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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).

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LEADERS WHO INSPIRE, EMPATHISE AND MOTIVATE
MILESTONES
24 May 18

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.

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RSAF KICKS OFF GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS IN FEBRUARY
MILESTONES
17 Jan 18

Aviation buffs are in for a real treat this year. The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will be putting up spectacular aerial displays and bringing their assets to the heartlands, in commemoration of its golden jubilee.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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SPARKING INNOVATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
01 Nov 18

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.

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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.

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SHE'S GOT SOUL
PEOPLE
01 Aug 18

As an engineer in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Military Expert (ME) 1 Gorgina Choo spends her time with CH-47 Chinook helicopters, helping to keep them in tip-top condition. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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HE'S GOT HER BACK
PEOPLE
01 Apr 18

Meet these unsung heroes – the husbands who form the pillar of support for Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)

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ROUND-ISLAND CELEBRATIONS
COMMUNITY
01 Mar 18

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) brings its golden jubilee celebrations to the heartlands.

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FIVE FACTS ABOUT PEACE CARVIN V
OPS & TRAINING
11 Oct 19

What you need to know about the RSAF detachment that’s celebrating its 10th anniversary in Idaho, United States.

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INTEGRATION AT ITS BEST
OPS & TRAINING
04 Jan 10

Exercise Forging Sabre 2009 was the epitome of seamless air-land integration for strike missions, boasting several “firsts” such as the first live firing using the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the first dropping of live 2,000-pound bombs by F-16 fighters.