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New network aims to double volunteers contributing to Singapore’s defence to 3,000 in 3 to 5 years

Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad meeting SAF volunteers and regulars during the launch of the Singapore Defence Volunteer Network at the Central Manpower Base on May 12.
Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad meeting SAF volunteers and regulars during the launch of the Singapore Defence Volunteer Network at the Central Manpower Base on May 12.

Nearly 7 years’ jail for ex-SAF captain who accessed man’s crypto wallet and stole 1.7m USDT

The amount of USDT Teo Rong Xuan, 35, had stolen in 2023 was worth US$1.7 million (S$2.15 million).
The amount of USDT Teo Rong Xuan, 35, had stolen in 2023 was worth US$1.7 million (S$2.15 million).

Over 1,000 officers from police, SAF, SCDF and aviation sector carry out counter-terrorism exercise

The police's Special Operations Command arriving in response to a simulated terrorist scenario in a shopping mall at the Home Team Tactical Centre.
The police's Special Operations Command arriving in response to a simulated terrorist scenario in a shopping mall at the Home Team Tactical Centre.

NSF under probe for vape-related offences in Sengkang

The man, who was seen loitering outside a Sengkang HDB flat for close to half an hour, has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority.
The man, who was seen loitering outside a Sengkang HDB flat for close to half an hour, has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority.

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He could have been a lawyer. Instead, he chose a career in the military

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.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.