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Ng Eng Hen

Forum: Look to figures like Dr Ng Eng Hen as role models

SAF looking to AI to reduce training risks, says Ng Eng Hen

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen (in white) visits NSmen from 702 Guards participating in Exercise Golden Sand at Pulau Sudong on April 24, 2014. Conducted from 14-28 Apr 2014, the exercise also involves support elements from the Army, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen (in white) visits NSmen from 702 Guards participating in Exercise Golden Sand at Pulau Sudong on April 24, 2014. Conducted from 14-28 Apr 2014, the exercise also involves support elements from the Army, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen on S’pore’s place in the world, SAF’s evolution and 24 years in politics

Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen in an interview with the media at Mindef HQ on May 13, 2025.
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen in an interview with the media at Mindef HQ on May 13, 2025.

Elections boil down to trust, and PAP has earned people’s trust, says Ng Eng Hen

Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen at the PAP rally at Bishan Stadium on April 30. With him are (from left) anchor minister for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC Chee Hong Tat, Marymount SMC incumbent MP Gan Siow Huang, and the other members of the Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC slate –Mr Saktiandi Supaat, Ms Elysa Chen and Mr Cai Yinzhou.
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen at the PAP rally at Bishan Stadium on April 30. With him are (from left) anchor minister for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC Chee Hong Tat, Marymount SMC incumbent MP Gan Siow Huang, and the other members of the Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC slate –Mr Saktiandi Supaat, Ms Elysa Chen and Mr Cai Yinzhou.

‘A tremendous asset to the team’: PM Wong on Ng Eng Hen

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen and Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat, taking a picture with attendees at Bishan-Toa Payoh and Marymount Hari Raya celebration at Plaza 128 on Apr 19, 2025.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen and Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat, taking a picture with attendees at Bishan-Toa Payoh and Marymount Hari Raya celebration at Plaza 128 on Apr 19, 2025.

Forum: Ng Eng Hen’s advice would be invaluable to Singapore’s next defence minister

Ng Eng Hen, S’pore’s longest-serving defence minister, will not contest GE2025

Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said leadership succession is a cardinal strength of the party and that it was time for him to step down to make way for new candidates.
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said leadership succession is a cardinal strength of the party and that it was time for him to step down to make way for new candidates.

Chee Hong Tat to helm Bishan-Toa Payoh, Gan Siow Huang to defend Marymount seat

(From left) Mr Saktiandi Supaat, PAP newcomers Mr Cai Yinzhou and Ms Elysa Chen, Mr Chee Hong Tat, Ms Gan Siow Huang, Dr Ng Eng Hen and Mr Chong Kee Hiong during the line-up announcement on April 18.
(From left) Mr Saktiandi Supaat, PAP newcomers Mr Cai Yinzhou and Ms Elysa Chen, Mr Chee Hong Tat, Ms Gan Siow Huang, Dr Ng Eng Hen and Mr Chong Kee Hiong during the line-up announcement on April 18.

Safti City high-tech urban training facility launched

ST20250313_202524000470/mysafti19/Shintaro Tay/Mike Yeo/***Embargoed until March 19, 2025, 5.30pm***Soldiers moving in a drain, as part of an urban ops preview at Safti City on March 13, 2025.
ST20250313_202524000470/mysafti19/Shintaro Tay/Mike Yeo/***Embargoed until March 19, 2025, 5.30pm***Soldiers moving in a drain, as part of an urban ops preview at Safti City on March 13, 2025.

Safeguards needed for responsible use of defence innovations: Ng Eng Hen

Mytech18/ Welcome Address by Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Singapore Defence Technology Summit (Tech Summit) 2025 at Shangri-La Hotel on March 18, 2025
Mytech18/ Welcome Address by Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Singapore Defence Technology Summit (Tech Summit) 2025 at Shangri-La Hotel on March 18, 2025

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