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‘The most important client I could ever have’: Why this law grad now defends S’pore through military intelligence

military expert 4 me4 dexter chow a senior military intelligence expert in the digital and intelligence service the fourth service of the singapore armed forces saf responsible for detecting national security threats in the digital domain
military expert 4 me4 dexter chow a senior military intelligence expert in the digital and intelligence service the fourth service of the singapore armed forces saf responsible for detecting national security threats in the digital domain

Refreshed NS medical classification system to take effect from October 2027

Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (third from right) observing a pre-enlistee undergoing a medical assessment at the regional health hub on April 13.
Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (third from right) observing a pre-enlistee undergoing a medical assessment at the regional health hub on April 13.

Majority of NS pre-enlistees who appealed against their PES status sought an upgrade

(From left) SAF Medical Corps chief Colonel (Dr) Mark Tan, Special Constable Corporal Kieron Foo Kai-En and Sergeant (1) Md. Lucas Foo Kok Yi.
(From left) SAF Medical Corps chief Colonel (Dr) Mark Tan, Special Constable Corporal Kieron Foo Kai-En and Sergeant (1) Md. Lucas Foo Kok Yi.

Forum: Kudos to RSAF for repatriation flights

RSAF crew had to work 48 hours to prepare for repatriation flights to Saudi Arabia

Major Simeon Chen (left) and Captain Gerald Goh who were part of the operation for the two repatriation flights, photographed with the MRTT on March 27.
Major Simeon Chen (left) and Captain Gerald Goh who were part of the operation for the two repatriation flights, photographed with the MRTT on March 27.

New indoor live-firing facility to be built in Bedok by 2031: MINDEF

Located in Bedok camp, the new Multi-Mission Range Complex (MMRC 2) allows soldiers to train more realistically in various scenarios.
Located in Bedok camp, the new Multi-Mission Range Complex (MMRC 2) allows soldiers to train more realistically in various scenarios.

UN human rights chief raises alarm after drone strikes kill more than 50 civilians in Sudan

Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, attends the Human Rights Council at the UN European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, attends the Human Rights Council at the UN European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

NSF, 22, arrested for allegedly making fake bomb threat against Paya Lebar Air Base

The Republic of Singapore Air Force on Jan 23 was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat at the Paya Lebar Air Base.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force on Jan 23 was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat at the Paya Lebar Air Base.

First solar farm at an SAF military base completed

The solar farm in Sembawang Air Base currently generates 13.5 megawatt peak of energy. Once solar panels have been installed on roofs in the air base, it will generate 18MWp.
The solar farm in Sembawang Air Base currently generates 13.5 megawatt peak of energy. Once solar panels have been installed on roofs in the air base, it will generate 18MWp.

Author of article on S’pore-Taiwan defence ties wrote in personal capacity before NS: MINDEF

The Asia Times article was edited on Jan 24 to reflect the fact that the writer is currently a full-time National Serviceman, and that it was written before his enlistment.
The Asia Times article was edited on Jan 24 to reflect the fact that the writer is currently a full-time National Serviceman, and that it was written before his enlistment.

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