In the midst of reservist now, and a little maxed out from all the writing. The most exciting news to come out from the news stands is the start of Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) between the United States Navy (USN) and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), which marks the 20th year of…
Mindef has announced a revamped IPPT standard across the SAF, reducing five station of sit-up, pull-up, standing board jump, shuttle run and 2.4km run, to a three station of sit-up, push-up and 2.4km run. Do you think this is a lowering of fitness standards in the SAF and eventually combat readiness and fitness of the…
The downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH 17 has brought the world focus to flight safety over conflict area, and particularly, ground to air weapons. In the tense Cold War, the Soviet understood that the NATO forces will have the upper hand in air superiority, and since had developed a wide array of anti-aircraft systems…
A silent aegis for over 30 years, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) finally unveils 200 Squadron. Set up in the 1980s, 200 SQN is a dedicated Command Control (C2) unit of the RSAF solely for the air defence of the Lion City. The announcement yesterday also publicised the establishment of 202 Squadron. 200 SQN…
A standard feature of the National Day Parade is the Dynamic Defence Display (D3) segment where the Singapore Armed Forces, Home Team, ie Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence , feature their latest hardware to the public, not only to boost public confidence, commitment to defence, but also a deterrence to potential foes. Due to…
I am pleased to be invited to go behind the scene of the National Day 2014 ‘s Dynamic Defence Display (D3). Part of the D3 is the Sea display by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), featuring the Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB). The D3 segment simulates a seaborne intruder, who is intercepted by the…
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) celebrated her 45th SAF Day yesterday, and this year’s edition has seen a great social and Internet movement, on what seems to be a new lease of life to the commitment to defence. And on top of that, this workyear has numerous announcements and exciting purchases by the Air, Land…
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