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Singapore Army

In a world rushing for arms, Singapore must ‘outsmart the queue’

Major Ivan Ng from Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) new drone unit Droid with the Skydio X10 drone at Mountain Home Air Force Base in the US state of Idaho on Sept 9, 2025. Droid is participating in Exercise Forging Sabre, a biennial exercise that runs from Sept 6 to 21, for the first time.
Major Ivan Ng from Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) new drone unit Droid with the Skydio X10 drone at Mountain Home Air Force Base in the US state of Idaho on Sept 9, 2025. Droid is participating in Exercise Forging Sabre, a biennial exercise that runs from Sept 6 to 21, for the first time.

Putting in fake bulk orders risks running afoul of the law, say lawyers

Three fake bulk purchases were allegedly made by SAF personnel from Bedok Camp, with their WhatsApp profile pictures showing men in army uniforms.
Three fake bulk purchases were allegedly made by SAF personnel from Bedok Camp, with their WhatsApp profile pictures showing men in army uniforms.

IPPT, NS FIT sessions at Maju Camp to move to new CMPB facility

NSmen looking to fulfil their annual fitness requirements will head to the Fitness and Conditioning Centre at the new Central Manpower Base instead.
NSmen looking to fulfil their annual fitness requirements will head to the Fitness and Conditioning Centre at the new Central Manpower Base instead.

S’porean and Indonesian commandos conclude bilateral exercise in Kalimantan

A commando from the Singapore Armed Forces advancing onto an objective alongside counterparts from Indonesia during Exercise Chandrapura.
A commando from the Singapore Armed Forces advancing onto an objective alongside counterparts from Indonesia during Exercise Chandrapura.

Mindef, SAF units among those dealing with attack on S’pore’s critical information infrastructure

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (in black shirt) observing a weapon refresher for servicemen during a mobilisation exercise at Selarang Camp on July 19.
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (in black shirt) observing a weapon refresher for servicemen during a mobilisation exercise at Selarang Camp on July 19.

NSman, 30, dies in hospital after collapsing outside Maju Camp

The 30-year-old man had earlier that day completed an NS FIT session conducted between 6.50pm and 8pm at Maju Fitness Conditioning Centre.
The 30-year-old man had earlier that day completed an NS FIT session conducted between 6.50pm and 8pm at Maju Fitness Conditioning Centre.

Overseas cadets commissioned in S’pore a reminder of ‘enduring friendships’ in the region: Tharman

A total of 444 cadets, comprising 349 from the Singapore Army, 53 from the Republic of Singapore Navy and 42 from the Republic of Singapore Air Force, were commissioned as officers of the Singapore Armed Forces.
A total of 444 cadets, comprising 349 from the Singapore Army, 53 from the Republic of Singapore Navy and 42 from the Republic of Singapore Air Force, were commissioned as officers of the Singapore Armed Forces.

More than 1,000 troops from US army and SAF carry out urban warfare exercise

A soldier from the Singapore Army (left) working with his counterparts from the US Army during urban operations at Safti City for Exercise Tiger Balm.
A soldier from the Singapore Army (left) working with his counterparts from the US Army during urban operations at Safti City for Exercise Tiger Balm.

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