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Singapore Army

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.

Host Allan Wu’s son commissioned as SAF officer, named best in physical training

Allan Wu shared a photo taken with his son Jonas at the 19-year-old's officer commissioning parade.
Allan Wu shared a photo taken with his son Jonas at the 19-year-old's officer commissioning parade.

Keeping his men safe is priority, says Sword of Honour recipient; 405 commissioned as SAF officers

OCT Joseph Tan Qi En, Army (Combat Engineer), Sword of Honour award recipient
OCT Joseph Tan Qi En, Army (Combat Engineer), Sword of Honour award recipient

Singapore, China armies holding bilateral exercise at Safti City for first time

The joint military training exercise, which is in its seventh iteration, will be held at Safti City for the first time.
The joint military training exercise, which is in its seventh iteration, will be held at Safti City for the first time.

SAF delivers more than 7 tonnes of aid supplies to Thailand following deadly floods

Director Changi RHCC Colonel Lew Tze Soon (right) handing over the humanitarian aid supplies to General Saravut Janpum (left), Commanding General of Armed Forces Development Command, witnessed by Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, General Ukris Boontanondha (centre).
Director Changi RHCC Colonel Lew Tze Soon (right) handing over the humanitarian aid supplies to General Saravut Janpum (left), Commanding General of Armed Forces Development Command, witnessed by Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, General Ukris Boontanondha (centre).

S’pore, US armies conclude Exercise Lightning Strike held in Republic

Soldiers from the Singapore Army and US Army participating in a small arms live firing as part of Exercise Lightning Strike.
Soldiers from the Singapore Army and US Army participating in a small arms live firing as part of Exercise Lightning Strike.

Ex-SAF captain allegedly cheated 16 people of $145k, citing reasons like ‘mother’s medical bills’

Benjamin Song Yong Pang was handed 18 cheating charges, of which 13 were amalgamated charges.
Benjamin Song Yong Pang was handed 18 cheating charges, of which 13 were amalgamated charges.

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.

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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.