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Rethinking Singapore’s defence innovation in a multipolar world
A key challenge is navigating geopolitical tensions, export controls and technological disruptions amid growing techno-nationalism.
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The Singapore Army’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System will be upgraded to integrate newer and more capable rockets.
PHOTO: MINDEF
Singapore’s recent announcement that it will deepen investments in drones, countermeasures and the new Defence Cyber Command marks a significant step in bolstering its defence capabilities. The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is establishing new units to integrate uncrewed vehicles with the air force and army, alongside setting up counter-drone capabilities and cyber defences to protect critical national infrastructure.
However, these hardware acquisitions, while essential for the ongoing next-generation SAF transformation, only address part of the challenge for developing Singapore’s defence-technological capabilities.
