June

Actions
2019
Back

June Issue

Summary

Drones that let soldiers "see" through walls, unmanned watchtowers, simulators that can cut training time by half: take a look at the daring innovations from the local Defence Tech Community which can help the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) better defend the island nation. Plus, find out how the SAF's bomb disposal operators keep their cool. Then join the soldiers of 772 SIR as they prove their battle readiness in an ATEC evaluation. All this and more in the June issue of PIONEER!

All features and articles
Drinking stories
Drinking stories
PEOPLE
31-May-19

Public relations professional-turned-chef-turned-bartender 2WO (NS) David Koh serves up bespoke cocktails with a twist.
High combat readiness FEATURE
High combat readiness
OPS & TRAINING
31-May-19

It’s exam time for the citizen soldiers of 790th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (790 SIR), who must prove their combat readiness in ATEC.

Explosive experts FEATURE
Explosive experts
TECHNOLOGY
31-May-19

How do the Army’s bomb disposal operators stay calm when they defuse high explosives? In the last of the "Think Tough" series, PIONEER uncovers what goes through their minds in the face of danger.

They’ve got bite
They’ve got bite
OPS & TRAINING
31-May-19

PIONEER journalist Koh Eng Beng discovers that training military working dogs is no walk in the park.
Game changers of defence tech
COVER STORY
Game changers of defence tech
TECHNOLOGY
31-May-19

Rapid technological growth is the new norm in every sector, and the military is no exception.
Hitting the high notes
Hitting the high notes
PEOPLE
31-May-19

After attending a recruitment talk while studying at Singapore Polytechnic, Military Expert (ME) 1 Geraldine Tan was inspired by the servicewomen in the Singapore Armed Forces who had spoken about thriving in a male-dominated environment.
Back
Last Updated on 31 Jan 2023