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Singapore Army

SAF revamps active infantry battalions with drone suite, real-time battle map

New infantry units will be outfitted with drones and a digital map of the battlefield which will reduce combat risk while boosting their fighting capabilities.
New infantry units will be outfitted with drones and a digital map of the battlefield which will reduce combat risk while boosting their fighting capabilities.

SAF’s first woman sniper hones stealth, marksmanship skills at Exercise Wallaby

Master Sergeant Chin Shi Lee during the sniper live-firing exercise at Exercise Wallaby on Oct 23.
Master Sergeant Chin Shi Lee during the sniper live-firing exercise at Exercise Wallaby on Oct 23.

SAFTI Military Institute bus tours suspended ‘till further notice’: S’pore Discovery Centre

Public bus tours will be unavailable from Oct 3 until further notice, said the Singapore Discovery Centre.
Public bus tours will be unavailable from Oct 3 until further notice, said the Singapore Discovery Centre.

NCC cadets to try F-16 flight simulators and operate drones as part of new curriculum

Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (centre) viewing land surveillance robots with NCC cadets from Peirce Secondary, on Aug 26.
Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (centre) viewing land surveillance robots with NCC cadets from Peirce Secondary, on Aug 26.

NDP 2026: Presidential Gun Salute roars on despite heavy rain at rehearsal leaving soldiers drenched

The Presidential Gun Salute will take place in the Kallang Basin about 200m from the National Stadium, where the NDP will be held.
The Presidential Gun Salute will take place in the Kallang Basin about 200m from the National Stadium, where the NDP will be held.

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.
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.

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

Sweat, mud, and tears: How Basic Military Training turns boys into men

The BMT Journey: Inside Basic Military Training Centre’s School 2

Book review

Tan Chin Tiong offers revelations about early years of Singapore Armed Forces in memoir

Tan Chin Tiong's new memoir A Matter Of Duty tells the story of his career in the SAF.
Tan Chin Tiong's new memoir A Matter Of Duty tells the story of his career in the SAF.

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