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S'pore, Australia strengthen defence ties at Exercise Trident: SMS Heng
S'pore, Australia strengthen defence ties at Exercise Trident: SMS Heng
OPS & TRAINING
10-Nov-18

Singapore and Australia share an "all-weather partnership that has gone on for years", said Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How. "We've been at Shoalwater Bay for 28 years and we will continue to be here to expand our collaboration."

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Lasting bonds and decorated careers
Lasting bonds and decorated careers
PEOPLE
09-Nov-18

They call them "Bao Sua Bao Hai" (Hokkien for doing it all). 1st Warrant Officer (1WO) Ng Ban Swee and 1WO Ng Boon Hiong, both 47, earned the nickname from their initials, B S Ng and B H Ng. But they also prove that everything is possible with your best buddy by your side.
SAF, SPF hold joint homeland security training regularly
SAF, SPF hold joint homeland security training regularly
OPS & TRAINING
08-Nov-18

Screams punctured the air as gunshots were fired. People spilled from the building in a frenzy. Shortly after, the gunman emerged with a hostage.
Into The Deep FEATURE
Into The Deep
OPS & TRAINING
01-Nov-18

As naval divers, they must meet demanding physical fitness standards, possess incredible mental strength and be like fish in water. PIONEER takes you behind the scenes to catch a glimpse of the Naval Diving Unit's (NDU's) training and operational capabilities.

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Clowning his way to the top
Clowning his way to the top
PEOPLE
01-Nov-18

1st Sergeant (1SG) (NS) Edmund Khong went from being a recluse with a gaming addiction to the best clown in the world.
Sparking innovations
COVER STORY
Sparking innovations
TECHNOLOGY
01-Nov-18

Take a closer look at some of this year’s award-winning PRIDE (PRoductivity and Innovation in Daily Efforts) projects — and the people behind them.
Hey, roomie! FEATURE
Hey, roomie!
PEOPLE
01-Nov-18

They say you meet people from all walks of life during National Service (NS). After living together in close quarters, you'll probably remain firm friends forever. Meet your bunkmates.

On the ball
On the ball
PEOPLE
01-Nov-18

For Major (MAJ) Mohamed Sufyan bin Mohamed Noh, signing on to join the Singapore Armed Forces was an easy decision to make.
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Inside the eye of a Leopard
Inside the eye of a Leopard
OPS & TRAINING
01-Nov-18

Journalist Benita Teo experiences the rough and tumble of driving a Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tank.
To NS, with love
To NS, with love
PEOPLE
01-Nov-18

2nd Sergeant (2SG) (NS) Kelvin Chong always has someone behind his back. For her support, his wife Alicia Ng was recognised as one of this year's National Service (NS) Advocate Award winners.
Contributions of defence scientists recognised
Contributions of defence scientists recognised
TECHNOLOGY
30-Oct-18

Equipped with a wide range of sensors, including a combination of electro-optical and radar sensors, the Venus Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) is fully autonomous and customised to operate in Singapore’s busy waters.
227 leaders graduate from Command and Staff Course
227 leaders graduate from Command and Staff Course
MILESTONES
27-Oct-18

The Command and Staff Course (CSC) at the Goh Keng Swee Command and Staff College (GKS CSC) is tough.
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