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The Future of Singapore's Ground-Based Air Defense
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by LTC Ong Tiong Boon, MAJ Joseph Peh and CPT Daxon Yap

Understanding Singapore’s strategic situation leads to a realization that air superiority and the presence of a robust air defense are vital for our survival in war. These imperatives drive our investments in air defense capabilities. To deal with the strategic need for a robust air defense system amidst an expanded spectrum of air threats, the RSAF must undergo a paradigm shift in our GBAD operations. This article aims to outline the strategic relevance of air defense capabilities, examine the future threat landscape and capability gaps, and identify the challenges in developing a robust GBAD system for Singapore.
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LTC Ong Tiong Boon is a F5 pilot and is currently the Commanding Officer of Tactical Air Command Post Squadron. LTC Ong is a recipient of the SAF Military Training Award. He holds a 1st Class Honours in Aeronautical Engineering from the Australian Defence Force Academy. 

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MAJ Joseph Peh is currently the Commanding Officer of 165 SQN. He is an Air Warfare Officer (GBAD) by vocation and was previously a Branch Head in Air Manpower Dept, an Officer Commanding in 160 SQN, and a Deputy Branch Head in Air Plans Dept. He holds a Master of Engineering (First Class Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Imperial College London, UK and a Master of Science (Distinction) in Military Operational Art and Science from the USAF Air Command and Staff College, United States.

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CPT Daxson Yap is currently a staff officer in the Force Transformation Office, Joint Plans and Transformation Department. An Air Warefare Officer (GBAD) by vocation,  he previously served in 165 SQN and 18 DA Bn. CPT Daxson holds a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) in Mathematics and Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Master of Arts in Statistics from Columbia University, United States of America. CPT Daxson is a recipient of the SAF Overseas Scholarship.

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