Maritime exercises test national agencies' response against security threats

Actions
https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/wcm/connect/pioneer/4ff1a7fe-d231-4995-b9ec-ff367882876b/04nov20-photo1.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE.Z18_1QK41482LG0G10Q8NM8IUA1051-4ff1a7fe-d231-4995-b9ec-ff367882876b-nmhlKyu /web/wcm/connect/pioneer/4ff1a7fe-d231-4995-b9ec-ff367882876b/04nov20-photo1.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE.Z18_1QK41482LG0G10Q8NM8IUA1051-4ff1a7fe-d231-4995-b9ec-ff367882876b-nmhlKyu /web/portal/pioneer/article/cover-article-detail/ops-and-training/2020-Q4/04nov20_news1
/web/portal/pioneer/article/cover-article-detail/ops-and-training/2020-Q4/04nov20_news1
04nov20_news1
04 Nov 2020 | OPS & TRAINING

Maritime exercises test national agencies' response against security threats

Two high-key maritime security exercises – Exercise Highcrest and Exercise Apex – were held in October and November to test the coordination of whole-of-government responses to maritime security threats amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

//Video Jordan Tay
//Photo courtesy of SFU

Tags Exercise Highcrest Exercise Apex Maritime Security Task Force Republic of Singapore Navy
Suggested Reading
Ball's in her court
Ball's in her court
PEOPLE
03-Mar-23

She leads a team of naval engineers at work, and captains a medal-winning women's basketball team – meet ME4 Neo Ying Qi.
A legacy of national service
Cover story
A legacy of national service
PEOPLE
19-Dec-22

Meet the Chins, a three-generation family of national servicemen.
Taking the lead at RIMPAC 2022
Cover story
Taking the lead at RIMPAC 2022
OPS & TRAINING
12-Aug-22

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) led eight ships from seven nations at one of the world's largest maritime exercise.
Sailor, engineer & mum
Sailor, engineer & mum
PEOPLE
13-Jul-22

She joined the Navy with a dream to see the world. Two decades on, she's found not only a new purpose in serving the nation and nurturing naval engineers, but also the love of her life.
SAF to sharpen capabilities & ramp up training, digitalisation efforts: Dr Ng Feature
SAF to sharpen capabilities & ramp up training, digitalisation efforts: Dr Ng
OPS & TRAINING
01-Jul-22

Defence minister Dr Ng Eng Hen outlines plans for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) to stay vigilant against heightened security threats, in his annual SAF Day interview on 30 Jun.

RSS Tenacious wins Best Fleet Unit title Feature
RSS Tenacious wins Best Fleet Unit title
MILESTONES
28-Jun-22

This is the frigate's second win in the SAF's Best Combat Unit competition.

Day at Sea on Board Protector
Cover story
Day at Sea on Board Protector
OPS & TRAINING
20-Jan-22

Take a peek into life on board newly operationalised MSRV Protector, as she sails for a weekend and conducts her first grenade launcher live firing.
Multi-Gen Military-Fam
Cover story
Multi-Gen Military-Fam
PEOPLE
17-Jan-22

Cousins MAJ Vanderput Ian James Valence and 3WO Aeria Timothy James spill the beans on what it's like growing up in a large family with a rich military history.
Three sisters set sail together
Three sisters set sail together
PEOPLE
13-Jan-22

Newly-minted Senior Military Expert 4 Ng Hui Ling is serving in the Navy with her two younger sisters.
Deep Dive With Frogmen
Cover story
Deep Dive With Frogmen
PEOPLE
08-Dec-21

Why do naval divers shout "Hooyah"? Why are they called frogmen? How do they survive Hell Week? We take a deep dive with 1SG Gabriel Lau and CPL Piravindheva S/O Santhana Bose from the Naval Diving Unit to find out.
  • Home
  • OPS & TRAINING
  • Maritime exercises test national agencies' response against security threats
Last Updated on 04 Nov 2020