National service

ST documentary traces national service journey of four Singapore recruits

(From left) Aniq Afhami Hamir, Haravin Shaun Sivakumar, Connor Francis Foster and Javis Goh did eight more weeks of physical training before basic military training.

ST Signature Series

Lifelong friendships and memories: How NS shaped this writer’s life and sense of belonging

The physical and mental adversity experienced during NS was a lesson in resilience and adaptability, says the writer.

Germany backs compulsory reservist training to strengthen armed forces

Visitors watch as an armed soldier conducts a demonstration during the "Tag der Bundeswehr", as the German armed forces Bundeswehr open their doors to the public, in Unna, Germany, June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler

Forum: SAF Day a reminder not to take peace and stability for granted

Man arrested in Toa Payoh for obscene act, punching police officer in the face

A 36-year-old man who was creating a disturbance in a coffee shop punched a 19-year-old police officer while he was being arrested. The police officer suffered minor injuries.

Commandos named Best Combat Unit for 40th time, extending Red Berets’ winning streak to 23

The 1st Commando Battalion’s commanding officer, Major Marcus Cheong (second from right), with (from left) Corporal First Class Mohammed Naqib Nur Alim Mohammed Haf, First Warrant Officer Nigel Ng Jian Yuan and Third Sergeant Bhavesh Anand.

AI can speed up defence decisions, but humans must be in control: Chan Chun Sing

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaking at a June 24 dialogue moderated by The Straits Times’ deputy opinion editor Mubin Saadat (left) and attended by 25 people, including contributors to the paper’s Forum section.

‘I don’t believe in this thing called strawberry generation’: Chan Chun Sing on S’pore’s youth

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and ST’s deputy opinion editor Mubin Saadat, who moderated the session, with participants of The ST Forum.

$9,000 fine for former PR who defaulted on national service

You Jiahao, 23, pleaded guilty to two charges of remaining outside Singapore without a valid exit permit.

Check-ups begin for NS pre-enlistees under refreshed medical classification system

Don Sze Yu Zhe, 17, being assessed under the refreshed medical classification system at the Medical Classification Centre at Central Manpower Base on June 19.

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